Today I'm
going to be talking about an often overlooked aspect of the sport...flexing
for the camera. Flexing is as equally important as weight shifting,
rider positioning, and your choice of helmet. Lets face it, if you
don't look good, whose going to sign you to an endorsement deal? I
got my deal with Playtex due to the incredible definition in my arms.
They don't care about where I finish in the race....they just want me to
look good.
There is definitely an art to flexing
for the camera. Take note of fig.1. Notice how you can make out every
sinewy fiber in my arms. "How did you do that Moab?" people
ask. Well first you've got to get in the gym and pump up those arms.
Do as much as you can do and try for 10-15 reps. Then take a break
and go get a milkshake. Also if someone around has a camera try to
flex
at all times just to be safe. I ride with some pretty good riders
but they have no definition in their arms so who is going to sign
them?
Did someone say The School for Girlymen!
In fig.2 you notice I was caught in the act of warming up fora ride
when some weasel snapped a photo. I still look damn good in the picture
and the weasel got pummeled shortly after. In summary, work out, drink
milkshake, warm up, and pummel weasel. Next week we'll talk about
the proper way to go over logs and still look good.
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