How to Prevent Abdominal Injuries in Freestyle BMX

Freestyle BMX riders are prone to a number of different injuries. These injuries can occur during practice for an upcoming event or even in the middle of an event. While these injuries can be quite serious, there are ways to prevent them from occurring. That includes preventing abdominal injuries, which are quite prevalent in BMX riders. It requires practicing and stretching, along with building up the stomach muscles before ever climbing on a bike.

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Instructions

Preventing Abdominal Injuries in Freestyle BMX

1. Stretch before climbing on the bike paying special attention to the abdominals. Stretching from side to side works the oblique muscles while squats work the lower abdominals. Simply stand with feet shoulder width apart and take a deep breath as you lower your body down. Inhale as you stand.

2. Build up the muscles in your abdominals by performing regular exercises to increase the stomach muscles. Crunches, sit ups and plank exercises are a few good examples of great exercises that you can use.

3. Work the muscles of the stomach once you climb off the bike by doing a few squats or stretches. This helps the body recover from the vigorous workout you just did on the bike.

4. Look for any signs of injury and consult a medical professional immediately. The sooner you seek help when you injure yourself, the sooner you can heal and get back on the bike.

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