How to Train for Mountain Biking || REI

Whether you’re riding drop-offs or climbing steeps, your body may take a beating on those early-season rides if you’re not bike-ready. These eight simple exercises shown by Dr. Sam are designed to help you get in physical shape for the season and help prevent maladies common to mountain biking—pain in your knees, wrists and lower back.

In this video, we’ll show you the following exercises:
Nerve Glide—0:44
Walking Lunge with Rotation—1:18
Lateral Ski Jump—1:47
Burpees—2:26
Bridge with Hamstring Curl—2:59
Back Extension—3:41
Plank with Single-Arm Row—4:04
Single-Leg Deadlift—4:37

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