My first time on a track in the early 80's, before managing, the best tip I ever got was stay as close to the ground as possible. Tracks have changed. Excellent video.
You should make the to that when you manual u push on the pedals because I used to think it was all weight. Not knowing I need to push on the bike at the same time
Thanks for that. Yes it’s hard to commit and manual if you don’t drive your feet through. I have some ideas for a future video for those that don’t know how to manual at all.
that wheelie tip is fantastic, i come from weightlifting so i am already doing strength training and i practice manual all the time to get the hang of it but trying a wheelie has never crossed my mind!
Hey Coach, 49 and just build a S&M MOD. Running dirt jumps and still trying to learn to manual. Best I’ve done is 3 parking spaces at a fairly slower speed or 2 rollers in a pump track. I think I will take your recommendation to try wheelies more. I’m actually a strength coach as one of my occupations so I’m fore filling that recommendation. Deadlift 395 @ 164lbs when I was 42
Quality of bike? All specific BMX brands are great. I would say that there isn't a brand that I would be like "hey man, be careful." I like Chase and Haro personally.
I have been playing around with where I position my hips when manualling. Adjusting from hips slightly lower to standing taller. It's been super surprising to me how tiny adjustments make huge differences.
On the topic of strength training, Lee McCormack's RipRow is great. It doesn't totally replace weight training and isn't cheap, but it's good for building bike specific endurance and mechanics. I'm a mountain biker, but strength training + RipRow keeps me pretty sharp in the off-season.
Thanks for the video. Someone once told me that manuals are "the hardest easy trick to learn" 😅 I still haven't cracked it. Definitely a core/ glutes / hammies thing. Deadlifts help
For me it is weird that my BMX race Cruiser is restricting manuals more than my dirt bike😅 2nd issue is to overcome the fear that gets worse every year of age. 35 years ago we just ripped the bike until it worked and denied the pain of falling
Is a rowing machine good? I am trying to get more fit as I work on mauling and jumping. Your vids are great and I am using a lot of your tips on your website and UA-cam . You help me get better by making these tip videos.
Tire pressure is often overlooked as a new rider. I ride a bmx (freestyle) bike and need it to be at 80 psi. When it is too low, it makes its harder. I don't know what racers run their psi at.
Hey coach g I have a pump track near my house is that any good for manualing I can do quad manuals but the rollers are quite small and I never tried one on the teack
hi coach. I myself am from Russia and our bmx race is poorly developed, but I want to learn how to ride well. When I'm riding on the back wheel, I start to fall sideways. how can this be fixed?
I would consider having even pressure through your feet on the pedals, make sure your core is tight, and get the hips past the rear axle. Sometimes side to side balance means you're fighting fwd/aft balance (fix this first).
@@BMXTraining its mainly a way for me to be a better coach for my children but I feel I have the competition in me. Thanks for the bump in confidence, look forward to utilizing your videos to grow some future champs in my kids!
there is footage of a guy manualing in a parking lot i suggest you push with all your strength that wheel down when you get to the second cone so that u dont over shoot the manual therefore losing speed
The technique that killed BMX. We used to save that for the skateparks. Half the BMX track is a skatepark now. That is why so many walked away. Now, in 2023, we the people are pushing back and fighting for jumps for all and less tippy toeing across rollers. We fix this problem and we will see a major resurgence of BMX racers and a strong bicycle sales market.
@@toddwilson1966 BMX racing on an actual track, died in the late 80s. Even when it became an olympic sport, many would be racers were disillusioned as to what actual BMX racing is and a suitable all around bicycle is unavailable. Your bike cant be ridden on the trails and the track anymore. That killed the sales of bikes. When only pro's ride whats left of BMX tracks and the rest ride the velodrome with bumps, many are turned off by that. Yes, I'm 58 and still race but I dont take it too seriously. The best part of the track has been taken away.
Every Video I have ever watched of yours, has helped my riding in some way.
Awesome feedback, keep going! 🤝🔥
Ive been trying to manuel for 3years now this helped me so much
Great vid Greg; would you consider doing a similar video for jumping?
yeah, for newer riders? I'll put in my content calendar.
Please do
Hey coach! Started following BMX again after retiring 30 years ago. I can still remember your wheelie the whole track in Middletown, NY back in 1985.
Welcome back to the sport!
My first time on a track in the early 80's, before managing, the best tip I ever got was stay as close to the ground as possible. Tracks have changed. Excellent video.
Thanks Sarge 👍🏽
I’m starting racing next year and this video really helped thanks
Greg Romero what a legend Factory Robinson days with Bubba harris john purse just a legend.
Mtb-er here. I am a regular in our local pump trqck and I like your advice. Thanks.
We’re all family 🤝👍
You should make the to that when you manual u push on the pedals because I used to think it was all weight. Not knowing I need to push on the bike at the same time
Thanks for that. Yes it’s hard to commit and manual if you don’t drive your feet through. I have some ideas for a future video for those that don’t know how to manual at all.
that wheelie tip is fantastic, i come from weightlifting so i am already doing strength training and i practice manual all the time to get the hang of it but trying a wheelie has never crossed my mind!
Perfect man!
thanks for make this videos
Thanks Greg! Great tips!
Keep manualing Cory!
Thank you, that was precious!
Hey Coach, 49 and just build a S&M MOD. Running dirt jumps and still trying to learn to manual. Best I’ve done is 3 parking spaces at a fairly slower speed or 2 rollers in a pump track. I think I will take your recommendation to try wheelies more. I’m actually a strength coach as one of my occupations so I’m fore filling that recommendation. Deadlift 395 @ 164lbs when I was 42
David, awesome work, we only need to roll one jump (two rollers) at a time! Perfect that next!
Looking to get myself (38yo) and my 3 year old into bmx and racing. Any recommendations on a quality bike to start with?
Quality of bike? All specific BMX brands are great. I would say that there isn't a brand that I would be like "hey man, be careful." I like Chase and Haro personally.
Helpful video indeed ✌ Thanks coach
Thank you so much for past lessons, I'm learning a lot on bmx!
Right on Alex.
Thank you coach G your videos help me so much 🇪🇨🇪🇨
Thanks for the feedback Jose, this channel is for you!
Thank you this really helps
I have been playing around with where I position my hips when manualling. Adjusting from hips slightly lower to standing taller. It's been super surprising to me how tiny adjustments make huge differences.
Thank you for sharing this!
This video was incredible… 💯
Thanks
Great points and knowledge!
Noticed I have the unconscious habit of looking down when I try to manual... Never noticed it till I watched this video.... Thanks for the great video
Right on, glad you caught that 👍🏽
On the topic of strength training, Lee McCormack's RipRow is great. It doesn't totally replace weight training and isn't cheap, but it's good for building bike specific endurance and mechanics. I'm a mountain biker, but strength training + RipRow keeps me pretty sharp in the off-season.
If it works for you then keep up the great work!
Great tips! Thanks Coach G
Thanks Jean P!
@@BMXTraining sidewalks are underrated to practice bmx tricks!
Excellent video!!
Thanks GK!
Great tips 😊
Thanks Steve!
Thanks for the help
thx this was very useful!
Thanks for the video. Someone once told me that manuals are "the hardest easy trick to learn" 😅 I still haven't cracked it.
Definitely a core/ glutes / hammies thing. Deadlifts help
I know , it makes no sense! Pop the wheelie eh!
For me it is weird that my BMX race Cruiser is restricting manuals more than my dirt bike😅 2nd issue is to overcome the fear that gets worse every year of age. 35 years ago we just ripped the bike until it worked and denied the pain of falling
Is a rowing machine good? I am trying to get more fit as I work on mauling and jumping. Your vids are great and I am using a lot of your tips on your website and UA-cam . You help me get better by making these tip videos.
I think it’s really good for warming up for a strength workout. But that’s a machine designed for high repetition, endurance and Vo2 work.
Thanks, and I use a lot of your body lift workouts too. Such as the squat and than jump workout.
When’s his next live
Monday’s 5:30pm pst
I surf for more than 20 years. Is surfing good as core exercise for bmx, with all the paddling? Pros? Cons? Thanks.
Yes and I would still say the best surfers are doing alternative complimentary core work!
hey coach G!!
Hey!
Video starts at 1:15
Tire pressure is often overlooked as a new rider. I ride a bmx (freestyle) bike and need it to be at 80 psi. When it is too low, it makes its harder. I don't know what racers run their psi at.
I run my race bike at 80.
Hey coach g I have a pump track near my house is that any good for manualing I can do quad manuals but the rollers are quite small and I never tried one on the teack
Absolutely!!!! Pump tracks are an easy way to practice Manila.
does anyone know what bmx is good for a beginner
hi coach. I myself am from Russia and our bmx race is poorly developed, but I want to learn how to ride well. When I'm riding on the back wheel, I start to fall sideways. how can this be fixed?
I would consider having even pressure through your feet on the pedals, make sure your core is tight, and get the hips past the rear axle. Sometimes side to side balance means you're fighting fwd/aft balance (fix this first).
@@BMXTraining thank you very much. I will definitely take into account the advice and I will ride more on the manual when the snow leaves.
@@anti_pro1137 You can practice on packed snow on a fatbike..... 🍁
Great tips. Will try
Hey Coach G how can you jump without losing
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That seems very hard. but where I can get my first BMX?
Just google or go to your local bike shop.
saya tidak ada sepeda nya macam mana mau belajar?
"coaster wheelie" is what we called it in the 80s. Also, "pedal manual" = speed jumping.
That’s right
Ok
Ko
Am I crazy for trying to pursue this dream at 30?
Not at all. Enjoy the progressions of learning!
@@BMXTraining its mainly a way for me to be a better coach for my children but I feel I have the competition in me. Thanks for the bump in confidence, look forward to utilizing your videos to grow some future champs in my kids!
@@chrissugg6781 awesome purpose!
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I can manual ok but I can’t get the confidence to jump any big jumps
And Manualing is the beginning of building confidence for jumping! ✅
there is footage of a guy manualing in a parking lot
i suggest you push with all your strength that wheel down when you get to the second cone so that u dont over shoot the manual therefore losing speed
Keep learning!
@@BMXTraining it makes u go faster too
@@nikeola6138 glad you learned that 👍
The technique that killed BMX. We used to save that for the skateparks. Half the BMX track is a skatepark now. That is why so many walked away. Now, in 2023, we the people are pushing back and fighting for jumps for all and less tippy toeing across rollers. We fix this problem and we will see a major resurgence of BMX racers and a strong bicycle sales market.
Care to elaborate? I raced in the 90’s and we did manuals back then 🤷♂️
@@toddwilson1966 BMX racing on an actual track, died in the late 80s. Even when it became an olympic sport, many would be racers were disillusioned as to what actual BMX racing is and a suitable all around bicycle is unavailable. Your bike cant be ridden on the trails and the track anymore. That killed the sales of bikes. When only pro's ride whats left of BMX tracks and the rest ride the velodrome with bumps, many are turned off by that. Yes, I'm 58 and still race but I dont take it too seriously. The best part of the track has been taken away.