There are many myths associated with strength training for motocross: “Weights will make you big and bulky.” “Weight training promotes arm pump.”
“Don't lift heavy weights, only light weights with high reps.”
The list goes on, but these couldn't be further from the truth.
Generally speaking, you're hauling around on average 100kg of motorbike along with your bodyweight. Let's say you weigh 80kg — that's 180kg you are wrestling around for at