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Ride Fit 1-2-3: More on Soft Hands and the Connection with Shoulder Strength
QUESTIONS FROM BARNMICE MEMBER, 'SIT_THE_TROT':
OK, I totally agree with this:
"we do look for alignment from the elbow through the forearm to the bit, regardless of discipline. A rider should also have softness… Continue
Added by Heather Sansom at Equifitt.com on October 1, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments
Ride Fit 1-2-3 More Stretches: Get better shoulders
Since the questions and comments to last weeks' lengthy blog on stretching were related to how to get better shoulder mobility, I've uploaded a new video showing some pre and post ride stretches for chest and shoulders.
http://www.barnmice.com/video/chest-stretches-for-riders-aug
You can post comments, questions and even photos to this Ride Fit blog anytime. The… Continue
Added by Heather Sansom at Equifitt.com on August 12, 2009 at 8:58am — No Comments
Ride Fit 1-2-3: Fitness for Riders- Getting Better Arm Position and Softer Hands
This week's topic comes from a rider (Erika) who posted the following question:
Though recently I've done very much to my core and leg positions, my arms have been neglected! Though I do not try, I know I keep my arms tense and not as relaxed as the rest of my body.
So my question(s) are, where exactly should I keep my hands (I show Training/First Level), and how should it feel? How can I relax my arms, and keep the contact that I need?
I have posted her picture in… Continue
Added by Heather Sansom at Equifitt.com on June 3, 2009 at 9:30am — 3 Comments
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