Great stuff, but can’t I experience an achilles injury during heavy landings? And isn’t it sometimes appropriate to point the toes out to let the bike move beneath you? Also, how do I correctly sit down 😅
You could certainly experience an injury! Another thing I've talked about in the video, was making sure that you use all of the body hinge points. For example, if you ride really rigid in the hips, knees, and upper body, and you only allow your feet that flexion, you create the scenario where all of the force is going into your ankles. It's important to distribute force across all of those hinge points. I'm not saying that you won't get injured on the dirt bike, as this sport is extremely dangerous, but force must be distributed evenly! Also, the lower legs should always be locked in, so the feet need to be correct as part of that equation. What needs to allow the bike to move from side to side, is the side to side movement of the knees and hips. It is not your legs opening up and allowing the bike to freely move. Lastly, I have a seated position video coming out for you guys next Wednesday! Be sure to subscribe, and turn those notifications on!
I'm definitely not saying that it's impossible to be fast, and extremely sketchy at the same time. I think for some people, that's how they've ben built as a rider over the years, and it just ends up working for them. My goal is just to educate anyone who doesn't aspire to be like that, and wants to understand every aspect of the most optimal way to ride a dirt bike. There is no such thing as perfection, but the desire to be perfect in every way, is what makes an athlete great. It's definitely not 100% about these things that I talk about in this video, as there are endless variables that create an amazing motocross/supercross racer. I am simply just starting with this video, as this is as basic as it gets, and it lays a solid foundation to start building on. More to come! @@bkh5746
I've watched countless training videos, but this one is not just another attack position video. It is by far the most informative training video I've ever seen, including paid versions. You explain in detail the why and why not of each body position, which is incredibly helpful. Thank you for creating such a valuable resource!
I second this comment. I think the main thing most leave out are the explanations of why and how doing it right/wrong has an effect. Instead of do this and that's it.
Brilliant James, so much detail and really at ease in front of camera. My only request would be a couple more shots from the side. Looking forward to the next one, thanks.
Stoked to see you doing your own thing James! I’m an instructional designer by profession and Ive worked at some of the leading colleges and universities in my country (Australia) and I can tell you with authority that you are a fantastic teacher and have a real gift for this. Wishing you the best on your new venture mate 👍
Excellent presentation, very professional production value as well. I have taught Biomechanics for decades (First Responders -cops are typically ‘difficult’ students, firefighters, nurses, Pro athletes, and More). You’ve got a long, successful future ahead of you in this field, if you choose. 👍🏼
I really appreciate your teachings. I grew up racing in late 80s through the 90s. Wish they had all these people teaching techniques. All things that will improve my ability next time I’m able to purchase a bike again.💯🤙🙏🇺🇸👊👍✊✌️
This is so important video. If you cant get the hang of this on a stationary bike, train your mobility, muscle condition and balance. I've noticed many people can't do these at all because they are in such poor physical shape in some critical areas, even if they do other activities.
How i wish, such videos would exist when i was just learning to ride the bike 18 years ago. Only pain, try and error and stupid stuff back then. Amazing guide, thank you
Never have I seen a more well put together MX instructional video. The flow of information is flawless, you gained a new subscriber. Thank you for the time you took to prepare for this content.
Great video! Felt way shorter than 13:54 I particulalry learned something about why I seem to struggle keeping my elbows up - I probably death grip the donuts...
Great video. The only concept I change is I don’t squeeze the bike with my knees much. I ride off-road not moto. In rocks I let the bike move under me and I stay centered. Always head over the bar pad and I’ve worked hard to stay mostly on the balls of my feet. The grip angle I’m working on also. Old habits are hard to break
Great video. I grew up learning to ride and getting into racing in the mid 80’s. At the time I had a David Bailey VHS that showed some fundamentals and introduced me to the attack position. Your explanation here breaks it down much better and I know would have helped me as back in those days you improved by just figuring things out a lot by watching vhs camcorder footage of yourself and other riders to figure out what worked or didn’t. So most of us were really flying by the seat of the pants. Teaching my kids the basics right now and I am going to have them watch this as it enforces some stuff I have been working on with them but also explains some stuff I hadn’t considered. Good stuff, thanks! Also it’s pretty interesting as I had been a lifelong alpine ski racing coach and a lot of the points you make apply to most sports, being in a good athletic position where you can move efficiently, add pressure, or absorb using flexion in all of your joints as well as the ever important, look ahead! This stuff applies really well to skiing, mountain biking and dirt bikes, so it’s cool to see these parallels reinforced and probably why these particular sports crossover so well.
Amazing video, the most descriptive that I watch so far, Please continue this with all the same details and content. I will share it with all my network for sure
This is freaking awesome dude ! You’re so kind I appreciate that brotha ! I have a 2020 yz250F my first “big” bike and my first four stroke I have been on the track but I’m always trying to get better to be safe and efficient on the bike
Easily the best video I've seen so far, coming from someone who has never ridden before. Explaining WHY, as well as HOW, to do something helps me immensely. You've done a great job at that in this video. Most videos just say something along the lines of "squeeze with your knees and send it", and leave it at that. I love to easy to follow "landmarks" you mention (knees over footpegs, chin over the bar pad, etc). I'd 100% subscribe to a Patreon or something where I could access other lessons.
I like to watch training videos including a couple paid ones. This is the most detailed and well thought out videos on this subject. Thank you so much for sharing. Subscribed.
I understand that spine flexion (rounded back) is bad, but I would think a neutral spine is the correct position. At around 6:11, it looks like a lot of lumbar extension (arched beyond neutral). I've seen others advocate this type of position, but I don't understand why this would be preferred to a neutral spine.
From my perspective, the arched lower back creates a different level of isolation and freedom! Neutral spine is certainly an improvement from a hunch, but the idea is to create as much of a separation from the legs to the torso as possible!
So, on a fast smooth corner, are you weighting the inside peg by dropping your ankle to initiate the turn, then weighting outside peg as you power on out of the turn? Cheers from NZ
Im primarily using my knees/lower legs to initiate lean angle, and making sure that my hips are freed up enough to allow the bike to get into the corner without me being 100% attached to the lean angle. I am not weighting my inside peg when I’m coming into the rutted corner.
Thanks for this James liked and subscribed!I like the way you patiently explain it so i can recall every detail as i practice one piece at a time.I already learnt this but i have found your video helps me improve and refine the technique
I’m brand new and still trying to figure out the basics. This makes sense to me except now I’m confused as to how you constantly shift and keep your foot in the proper position?
It's definitely hard work. Think of hinging at the knee, and sliding your foot forward and hooking underneath the shifter rather than bringing the entire knee/lower leg forward. Your feet will require constant adjustment, as they will be shifted around constantly whether its from use of controls, or the force of certain obstacles moving them out of place. Eventually it becomes instinctual, and it becomes easy to correct them. Until then, it requires a lot of attention.
Coming from track riding and wanting to get more into off-road riding...this video is EXACTLY what I wanted to hear/learn more about. Thanks for taking the time to not just talk about but also illustrate the techniques/positions.
Great video! One thing about doing this for tall people is it requires some good stretch if you want to maintain that proper possition on acceleration specially. And the bar risers won't help here because you still need to squeze in that distance from foot pegs to handlebars. In fact I even feel better without risers
Great info! I don’t have any experience with being tall 😂, what will make a difference with your lower body is changing up the pegs whether it’s dropping them if your bike has that capability, or purchasing a peg that sits lower in the bracket (I think the only ones available are from fastway). Also getting a taller seat will make it so that your knees have something to drive into!
@@CoachJames749 Right in the spot Coach! Taller seat already installed and can confirm its much easier for knees to grab and not so much work to stand up. As for foot pegs unfortunately fastway is not available for my bike so haven't tried it but pretty sure it will make a difference. But I''ve always looked at how pros are riding small pitbikes for fun and noticed how they maintain that same position although the bike is much smaller. So bike upgrades is great but the main upgrade would be the rider itself:)
So why don't they make a bar with a better bend angle at the grips? Seems like if the area of bar at the grips was angled slightly forward instead of back, it would help with elbows. I'm having trouble where to place my bars, seems like bars rotated forward helps when standing but when I need to get over back of the bike, like on a sand track, then the bars forward works against my wrist and grip.
They do make all different sorts of bar bends. They are measured by width, height, sweep, and rise. It sounds like you prefer something with very little sweep. If I were you I would try the renthal 827, or the pro taper “mx race”.
Great stuff, but can’t I experience an achilles injury during heavy landings? And isn’t it sometimes appropriate to point the toes out to let the bike move beneath you? Also, how do I correctly sit down 😅
You could certainly experience an injury! Another thing I've talked about in the video, was making sure that you use all of the body hinge points. For example, if you ride really rigid in the hips, knees, and upper body, and you only allow your feet that flexion, you create the scenario where all of the force is going into your ankles. It's important to distribute force across all of those hinge points. I'm not saying that you won't get injured on the dirt bike, as this sport is extremely dangerous, but force must be distributed evenly! Also, the lower legs should always be locked in, so the feet need to be correct as part of that equation. What needs to allow the bike to move from side to side, is the side to side movement of the knees and hips. It is not your legs opening up and allowing the bike to freely move. Lastly, I have a seated position video coming out for you guys next Wednesday! Be sure to subscribe, and turn those notifications on!
If you can't get over the fear you can purchase heel saver pegs.
@@CoachJames749 ....A Damm Serious Coach with excellent Bodymechanic know how, skills and Technics...Exellent Job 749👊💨💨
This guy has never seen escalante ride😂hes all over the bike sometimes with both feet off it😂😂and fast as shitz
I'm definitely not saying that it's impossible to be fast, and extremely sketchy at the same time. I think for some people, that's how they've ben built as a rider over the years, and it just ends up working for them. My goal is just to educate anyone who doesn't aspire to be like that, and wants to understand every aspect of the most optimal way to ride a dirt bike. There is no such thing as perfection, but the desire to be perfect in every way, is what makes an athlete great. It's definitely not 100% about these things that I talk about in this video, as there are endless variables that create an amazing motocross/supercross racer. I am simply just starting with this video, as this is as basic as it gets, and it lays a solid foundation to start building on. More to come! @@bkh5746
the B E S T, most articulate and comprehensive 'attack' explanation I've ever seen. THANK you.
Thanks for watching!
I've watched countless training videos, but this one is not just another attack position video. It is by far the most informative training video I've ever seen, including paid versions. You explain in detail the why and why not of each body position, which is incredibly helpful. Thank you for creating such a valuable resource!
Thank you! That means so much ❤🫡
I second this comment. I think the main thing most leave out are the explanations of why and how doing it right/wrong has an effect. Instead of do this and that's it.
Thank you!@@REKLUSE53
I was gonna comment that but ya beat me to it 😂❤
🫡🫡🫡
Absolute best video on the attack position. Thank you!
one of the best educational dirtbike videos I’ve seen, very articulate and it made it easy to understand what you were explaining
Glad you enjoyed it!
Dude this video is propably the best standing explanation video on whole UA-cam…!!!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
Best video about position i'v ever seen. Thank you James.
You’re welcome!
This is by far the best attack position video I've seen. Good job!
Brilliant James, so much detail and really at ease in front of camera. My only request would be a couple more shots from the side. Looking forward to the next one, thanks.
Thank you! I’ll work on that!
Stoked to see you doing your own thing James! I’m an instructional designer by profession and Ive worked at some of the leading colleges and universities in my country (Australia) and I can tell you with authority that you are a fantastic teacher and have a real gift for this. Wishing you the best on your new venture mate 👍
Thank you very much!
Excellent presentation, very professional production value as well. I have taught Biomechanics for decades (First Responders -cops are typically ‘difficult’ students, firefighters, nurses, Pro athletes, and More). You’ve got a long, successful future ahead of you in this field, if you choose. 👍🏼
Thanks for watching! Thats super interesting
I really appreciate your teachings. I grew up racing in late 80s through the 90s. Wish they had all these people teaching techniques. All things that will improve my ability next time I’m able to purchase a bike again.💯🤙🙏🇺🇸👊👍✊✌️
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the kind words 👍🏻
This is so important video. If you cant get the hang of this on a stationary bike, train your mobility, muscle condition and balance. I've noticed many people can't do these at all because they are in such poor physical shape in some critical areas, even if they do other activities.
Well said! Thanks for watching!
Thanks a lot! This was a really good break down. One of the best ones I have seen.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you. Clear, presize, logical. Thanks again. Walk before you run !!!
Thanks for taking the time to explain the basics easily 👍
Glad it was helpful!
How i wish, such videos would exist when i was just learning to ride the bike 18 years ago. Only pain, try and error and stupid stuff back then. Amazing guide, thank you
Thank you for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed
Really really really really good video. Best video I've ever seen about body position on a dirtbike 💪
Glad you liked it!
u have a lot of honesty and conviction in your diction . kudos !
Thank you sir!
Great video! It's important to learn the basics before trying to go as fast as you can.
Absolutely! Thank you
I used to do a lit of track riding before falling asleep in bed, I found this to be really helpful.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!
Learning as an adult. Pilot not Passenger. Brilliant. Great vid 🤙
One of the BEST videos about body position I have ever seen ! Thanks James
Thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
That had to be one of the most detailed description of the attack and riding position I've seen awesome job
Thank you sir 🫡
You just made me realize why I struggle braking so much. I can't wait to get out and try this. Thank you.
Awesome! I'm glad it helped!
Thank you for posting look forward to seeing more. Best of luck with RideMXU
Thank you!
best video on position iv yet to see.
thanks!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching
Bloody champion mate that is the best I have heard someone explain this position and more importantly the importance of it. Thanks for your help.
You’re welcome!
Never have I seen a more well put together MX instructional video. The flow of information is flawless, you gained a new subscriber. Thank you for the time you took to prepare for this content.
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
thats crazy how little details affect control of the bike. immediate effects after watching this video. great explanation even for non-native speakers
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
Wow, great work, concise and easy listening.
Much appreciated!
Glad to see you’re still coaching! I really enjoyed the class in Idaho at skyline Mx
Thank you!! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Great video! Felt way shorter than 13:54 I particulalry learned something about why I seem to struggle keeping my elbows up - I probably death grip the donuts...
Amazing explanation and demonstration!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video youre a good teacher
I appreciate that!
Awesome, hope to see you all back in TX one day.
I hope so too!
This vid is legit. As a new rider, I especially liked the pointer about the hand position to get the elbows out. Sub'd for more great vids!
Thanks for the sub! Glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome awesome job explaining, I’m going to send this to my buddy who’s learning.
Love it! Thank you
Great video. The only concept I change is I don’t squeeze the bike with my knees much. I ride off-road not moto. In rocks I let the bike move under me and I stay centered. Always head over the bar pad and I’ve worked hard to stay mostly on the balls of my feet. The grip angle I’m working on also. Old habits are hard to break
Great video it’s been 14 years since I’ve been on a bike I will be aware of what I’m doing thanks man
Glad to help
Crucial point on upper body and head position and over-weighting. Finding the balance is key as you've rightly pointed out.
Thank you very much! You’re absolutely right.
Great video for the beginner enduro rider here. Will definitelly try this out next time instead of flooring it and "it is what it is"
Absolutely! Thanks for watching!
Great video. I grew up learning to ride and getting into racing in the mid 80’s. At the time I had a David Bailey VHS that showed some fundamentals and introduced me to the attack position. Your explanation here breaks it down much better and I know would have helped me as back in those days you improved by just figuring things out a lot by watching vhs camcorder footage of yourself and other riders to figure out what worked or didn’t. So most of us were really flying by the seat of the pants. Teaching my kids the basics right now and I am going to have them watch this as it enforces some stuff I have been working on with them but also explains some stuff I hadn’t considered. Good stuff, thanks! Also it’s pretty interesting as I had been a lifelong alpine ski racing coach and a lot of the points you make apply to most sports, being in a good athletic position where you can move efficiently, add pressure, or absorb using flexion in all of your joints as well as the ever important, look ahead! This stuff applies really well to skiing, mountain biking and dirt bikes, so it’s cool to see these parallels reinforced and probably why these particular sports crossover so well.
Love to hear it! Thanks for sharing this cool story, and thank you for watching!
Of many videos out there this one really taught me some things.....
I’m glad it did🫡
Amazing video, the most descriptive that I watch so far, Please continue this with all the same details and content. I will share it with all my network for sure
Will do! Thank you 🙏🏻
great explanation and information. I definitely wasn't doing accel/decel right and will practice that. You need pretty good hamstring flexiblity.
NICE tips bro!!!
Greatings from Brazil
Thank you for watching!
This breaking down of the posture is quality stuff! Please keep them coming
I’ll do my best!
Amazing content. Thanks for your share.
Thank you for watching!
Fantastic video James! I learned a lot in this few minutes. Thank you very much. Best regards from Germany.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fantastic, thanks for that!
No problem!
🎉🎉🎉You did it! I will share your video with all my riding buddies. Great video! Really looking forward to your new videos.
Awesome! Thank you!
Great information! Wish we had this available back in the 80’s therefore I would have stopped pogo sticking jumps! Lol good stuff!!!👍🏼
Thanks for watching!
Excellent video ! Like someone else wrote, I have seen many of these videos on stance but I find yours to be the best so far.
Glad it was helpful!
Nice work. Appreciate that. Would be awesome to get two cameras and show a frontal and side view.
Very comprehensive explanation!! 👍👍👍
Glad it was helpful!
Very interesting about hand position something I hadn’t thought about will put this into practice tomorrow thanks👍👍
Glad it was helpful!
Never thought about hand placement thanks for the video
You’re welcome!
That was really well explained! Waiting for more content like this 👌
Thank you! More to come soon!
Great video James !! Very good breakdown for all levels of riding .
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Super informative for a brand new rider. Thank you sir!
I’m happy you enjoyed it! You’re welcome
This is freaking awesome dude ! You’re so kind I appreciate that brotha ! I have a 2020 yz250F my first “big” bike and my first four stroke I have been on the track but I’m always trying to get better to be safe and efficient on the bike
Glad you enjoyed it! Best of luck
Awesome. Learned a lot in a short time. Thank you
Great to hear!
Easily the best video I've seen so far, coming from someone who has never ridden before.
Explaining WHY, as well as HOW, to do something helps me immensely. You've done a great job at that in this video.
Most videos just say something along the lines of "squeeze with your knees and send it", and leave it at that.
I love to easy to follow "landmarks" you mention (knees over footpegs, chin over the bar pad, etc).
I'd 100% subscribe to a Patreon or something where I could access other lessons.
Thank you sir!
Great job, explaining body position, James! Congratulations on starting your own business. Good luck on your new adventure!
Thanks so much!
Great video and explanations of the WHYs. You have a good delivery of information. #new-sub
Thanks for the sub!
Awesome well said thanks James
Thanks for listening!
Nice breakdown!! Been riding for 25 years and definitely found a couple of new strategies for consistency and mental comfort.
Awesome! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Great video, very informative on every topic & easily digestible! Definitely looking forward to more!
Thanks for watching! Pumped that you enjoyed it!
Danke!
Thank you for the support ❤️🫡
Good stuff, very clearly articulated. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Great vídeo, nice and clear explanations
Thank you!
A great video James , plenty of great tips .
Thank you sir 🫡
One of the best basic videos Ive seen. Great job👍🏼
i do the shifter leg out and brake strate
I like to watch training videos including a couple paid ones. This is the most detailed and well thought out videos on this subject. Thank you so much for sharing. Subscribed.
I appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed it!
Some great info there. And very well put across.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I understand that spine flexion (rounded back) is bad, but I would think a neutral spine is the correct position. At around 6:11, it looks like a lot of lumbar extension (arched beyond neutral). I've seen others advocate this type of position, but I don't understand why this would be preferred to a neutral spine.
From my perspective, the arched lower back creates a different level of isolation and freedom! Neutral spine is certainly an improvement from a hunch, but the idea is to create as much of a separation from the legs to the torso as possible!
Great video easy to understand to make my riding better
Thank you!! I’m glad you enjoyed!
Best tutorial ever!
Thank you!
So, on a fast smooth corner, are you weighting the inside peg by dropping your ankle to initiate the turn, then weighting outside peg as you power on out of the turn? Cheers from NZ
Im primarily using my knees/lower legs to initiate lean angle, and making sure that my hips are freed up enough to allow the bike to get into the corner without me being 100% attached to the lean angle. I am not weighting my inside peg when I’m coming into the rutted corner.
Thanks James, I'm trying to convert this knowledge to my slower adventure riding style. All advice helps. Cheers mate
Great beginner course👍💯
Wowwww … I’m on my bike 😂 thanks man … def subscribed 🫡
Wow. Excellent advice.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this James liked and subscribed!I like the way you patiently explain it so i can recall every detail as i practice one piece at a time.I already learnt this but i have found your video helps me improve and refine the technique
Thanks for the sub!
Just awesome thank you for this video 😍
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
New to riding - ty so much!
No problem! Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻
Great to listen to! Good teacher
Thank you! 😃
Great breakdown. You should do braking/accelerating on downhills and uphills and how that’s different than on flats
I could’ve definitely gone a little more in depth there. Thank you for the insight!
I’m brand new and still trying to figure out the basics. This makes sense to me except now I’m confused as to how you constantly shift and keep your foot in the proper position?
It's definitely hard work. Think of hinging at the knee, and sliding your foot forward and hooking underneath the shifter rather than bringing the entire knee/lower leg forward. Your feet will require constant adjustment, as they will be shifted around constantly whether its from use of controls, or the force of certain obstacles moving them out of place. Eventually it becomes instinctual, and it becomes easy to correct them. Until then, it requires a lot of attention.
@@CoachJames749 ok thanks! So your foot is supposed to be constantly moving and adjusting. Good to know.
Thanks! Very helpful video! Liked and sub’d, cheers 🤙🏼
Thank you!!
Coming from track riding and wanting to get more into off-road riding...this video is EXACTLY what I wanted to hear/learn more about.
Thanks for taking the time to not just talk about but also illustrate the techniques/positions.
Great to hear! Thanks for watching
Great video! One thing about doing this for tall people is it requires some good stretch if you want to maintain that proper possition on acceleration specially. And the bar risers won't help here because you still need to squeze in that distance from foot pegs to handlebars. In fact I even feel better without risers
Great info! I don’t have any experience with being tall 😂, what will make a difference with your lower body is changing up the pegs whether it’s dropping them if your bike has that capability, or purchasing a peg that sits lower in the bracket (I think the only ones available are from fastway). Also getting a taller seat will make it so that your knees have something to drive into!
@@CoachJames749 Right in the spot Coach! Taller seat already installed and can confirm its much easier for knees to grab and not so much work to stand up. As for foot pegs unfortunately fastway is not available for my bike so haven't tried it but pretty sure it will make a difference. But I''ve always looked at how pros are riding small pitbikes for fun and noticed how they maintain that same position although the bike is much smaller. So bike upgrades is great but the main upgrade would be the rider itself:)
As always, absolutely!@@AlexCage19
Great video, thank you, very helpful
You're welcome!
Great stuff I just got my first dirtbike at 50years old a 450yz
Love that! It's never to late to learn. Best of luck!
Shot coach. This is a banger
Thank you!
Great content! I’m on top of my bike in the garage lol
what should di do if I'm a tall rider I'm over 6 ft, should I
try to get a bit lower or just follow the same as the video.
So why don't they make a bar with a better bend angle at the grips? Seems like if the area of bar at the grips was angled slightly forward instead of back, it would help with elbows.
I'm having trouble where to place my bars, seems like bars rotated forward helps when standing but when I need to get over back of the bike, like on a sand track, then the bars forward works against my wrist and grip.
They do make all different sorts of bar bends. They are measured by width, height, sweep, and rise. It sounds like you prefer something with very little sweep. If I were you I would try the renthal 827, or the pro taper “mx race”.
Great video very informative
Glad it was helpful!