What muscles work when you race quads?

Question

I race quads, 450 class, not just trail riding i race motocross with jumps, what muscles does racing use up?

Answer 1

Almost all that use Cardio use.

Very very hard work when done right.

Answer 2

Hi ltr,

I'm guessing you use them all - so aim for stamina when you're training - not bulging biceps!

Don't forget the biggest muscle of all (your brain!) Good tactics make a difference.

Answer 3

You end up using lots of muscles - there will be some arm pump - forearms, triceps, biceps.  You work your quadriceps absorbing the shock of bumps.  One muscle group people tend to forget about is the core - you will want strong abs to help stabilize yourself.  Anytime you have many muscle groups active at the same time, you'll tend to get a pretty good cardio workout too.