Motorcross and Supercross have been slow to embrace strength training, but fortunately that is changing. Looking at some of the top pro racers, particularly those that are weight training, they are staying healthy and sustaining crashes far better than their peers. Just look at Chase Sexton's 2023 season outdoors. There is no question he stayed healthy in large part because of the amount of strength training in his workouts.
Strength training will not make riders big, bulky, slow, muscle bound, less flexible or anything else. Stick and ball sports used to think those things as well and today they all do strength training!
Strength training will increase bone density, connective tissue integrity, conditioning and a whole lot more. Best part it can be done at home with simple equipment or at the gym.
We have built programming for kids 7-12 and 12 and up. Yes, kids as young as 7 years of age can SAFELY start learning proper movement mechanics for weight training. No this will not stunt their growth, slow them down or anything else.
Strength Training Program
Proven training program that can be done at home with limited equipment or at a gym.
Complete Protocol
Dynamic warm up, resistance training program, balance, mobility and flexibility, agility and conditioning!
Strong Riders are Safe Riders
Strength training increases bone density and integrity of connectivity tissue like tendons and ligaments.
Conditioning
Conditioned to ride safer and faster every time whether riding for fun, trail and racing.
Equipment Needed:
Axle Barbell Set
Mini and Super Mini Powerlifting Bands
Indo Board style Balance Board
Place to do Pullups
Masking Tape
Minimal Equipment is Needed
Focus is on Learning and Doing the Exercises, Not on the Weight
Can be done at home
Limited equipment and space is needed
Here's some stuff
Equipment Needed:
Barbell and Plate weight (315 weight set is adequate, bumper plates are ideal)
Hex/Trap Style Deadlift Bar
Rack
Dumbbells...5-50 lbs heavier for older riders
Indo style balance borad
TRX or Generic brand Suspension Trainer
Mini and Super Mini Powerlifting Bands
Squat Rack
Place to do Pullups
Masking Tape
"I have spent the last 20 plus years coaching and training. This includes over 1,000 ball sport athletes, 100 collegiate athletes and a few dozen professional athletes. Now I get to program for my own kids."