One of the most dangerous positions

@rynoglobal 🏍
One of the most dangerous positions
⚫️ Okay. All right. Here's one thing that I see from a lot of vets, amateurs or people that are just learning to ride is this position. That is probably one of the most dangerous positions in the most ineffective positions in motocross. So legal here has just been started the last couple of years and had a couple of injuries so he came to me and we've been really working out this tough position he has.
But I see it in a lot of people. So it's not just him. So when he's standing, so stand up for me, he is was flat footed or flat footed and everything was done with the knees bending first and the elbows coming down. So I see this. So much and don't try to be Mr. Technique right now. Let me show you how you work.
So he does this coming into corners. So he's bringing his knees forward, coming into corners. And when he's coming out of corners, going down straightaways into jumps into woops or whatever, he has this knee bending first instead of the hips bending first. Like, you saw my last video. So where does this come from? Sit down. Where does this position of knees for the upper body in the back of the bike's elbows down position come from?
Well, that comes from somebody learning to ride a motorcycle that has never been taught, doesn't have any experience. So with motocross, what is the. Because there's a lot of consequence to it. So if you're learning to do something that you don't know how to do and there's a massive consequence behind it, what are you going to do when you get your feet settled on the ground?
Flat-footed, you're going to talk you, but you're going to round your back and you're probably going to hang on very tight, okay? Because you don't know what to do. And the consequences are so big that comes out of fear, that comes out of not knowing right? You're always focused on the what if, what could what might happen. The other thing where this comes from is being braced up in areas one, if you were in a neck brace, you can't be in this position.
You have to do this to see up. If you were in risk braces, you can't turn your hands out. You got to keep them this way. Okay. Whatever is supposed to be moving is supposed to be moving just like the motorcycle. Everything on this motorcycle has to move to its true potential to ride the bike to the true potential.
So again, you cannot deny the mechanism on the bike, which is the body to be braced up and not using what's supposed to be moving was supposed to be moving, has to be moving, or you're not going to use the body to the ability that it was designed. Okay. So that's the second thing. The third thing is becoming fearful in this position of what if, what could what might happen so now it's a mental thing.
Okay. Hoping what happened in the past doesn't happen again. But on the other side of hope is fear. And whenever you put fear in the mind the body is going to follow. So how do we fix that? Well, one, you learn how to ride the motorcycle with better technique by getting coached by somebody that knows what technique is and by slowing down.
The second thing is, is by taking things off that are limiting the body. That's your choice. I could care less what you think or say I know is the truth. And then the third thing is learning how to not allow your mind to control you. Okay? Learning how to feel instead of think. So this position is is rampant in our sport from not knowing how to ride, being inefficient and riding with a bunch of fear.
So to learn how to fix that. Well, you need to find somebody that knows what they're talking about or find who's talking to you right now. Thank you.

[@rowieg2172]

Ryno is making the whole world safer on a motocross track

[@panzerfaust7476]

This was exactly my style. I grew up being a state champion here in California, but I had the worst technique because my dad never critiqued me. My elbows were always down which gave me the worst arm pump. I could do one hot lap, but then my arms would be so pumped that I could barely hold on the remainder of the race. Arm pump was the biggest factor of me giving up trying to go pro (along with tired of getting hurt). 20 years later I am now getting back into all the sports are used to play, and I’m learning how much better I could’ve been at every sport if I had the proper technique. Excellent video. I wish I had content like this when I was 16. All I had was a VHS Gary Simics video lol

[@DonGH97]

Same here dude! Sucks to understand this after all these years, then find out what you did wrong all along . But hey we are never too old to learn and as long as your body is good then you should ride and try to learn new things. After 14 years i started riding mx again, but damn i found out my body position is not the best either! Arms fell off after one fast lap or 2 normal laps. I found out my upper body is way to far back which causes the bike to get away from me, leading to pulling my arms = arm pump. I’ll try some new things this weekend 💪🏻

[@RyanHughesMX]

#chargelife #iamryno

[@64maxpower]

So it was your father's fault? How can anyone become a champion if their father doesn't tell his kids that his riding style is wrong? I'd probably call CPS for that.

[@ryanlongley5052]

@@64maxpower😂😂

[@marcokornfeld3445]

Glad to see you helping others learning the "tricks" of the trade. Good work sir.

[@xvsj5833]

Valuable information, my best to your full recovery Ryno👍

[@rm250z_mann9]

Don't be Mr technique now.... 😂 I love it

[@paulawestcott7228]

"Safety first no matter how much fun you are having or providing " ...Rhyo gets it done like a total pro. Quality instructions. Way to go! Glad to see you well recovered. The force is with you moving forward.

[@RyanHughesMX]

Absolutely

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Well, yea but, the safest way to live our lives is probably in a rubber room. Lets not take it that far, OK? :)

[@philipsmith6152]

Great video, Luv the straight forward, pragmatic way you teach, Just Brilliant. !!

[@DirtZen]

I watch a lot of youtube videos and gotta say, i hear your voice in my head the most when I ride. Great stuff, thank you for all the kernels of gold 👍✌

[@RyanHughesMX]

Right on!

[@Stroopwaffe1]

Elbows out I was always taught, attack position.

[@VFRCapBob]

Watched that one 3xs. Thanks. I discovered the slow down to learn proper technique my last trip to the desert and it is critical. It's way more fun not fixating on fear and learning to ride more effectively. Plus I enjoy watching the other riders in my group. Giving them a big thumbs up while they pick up their bikes after they spill it.

[@RyanHughesMX]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bikesbeersbeats]

Just checked the manual that came with my dirt bike.... nope no instructions on how to ride it properly in there.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Well, if it were not for the early racers like the Jones's and others, they would not even know how to build the bike. :)

[@johnwall6543]

Actually thank you very much myan

[@jokermtb]

I haven’t motocrossed since the 1990s (still ride a street bike), but use Ryans’ hips technique for mountain biking when things get twisty and rough. It really uncorks how you move on the bike. I also see World Cup downhill racers doing the same thing and it wasn’t until I watched Ryans’ vids on KZbin that I noticed it and comprehended it - a bit of a Eureka moment. He nails it

[@jondonut1810]

Great advice from dirt bike Jesus 👍

[@RyanHughesMX]

Glad it was helpful!

[@andyhall3122]

Brilliant video,I wish I seen this in the early 2000s when I was riding

[@zacharysmith7872]

Neck brace with the right helmet is not an issue. With a VFX shoei or similar it’s a problem.

[@VFRCapBob]

What helmets work well with a neck brace. Asking for my son who started racing desert last year. His first race another kid hit square faced rock on the bomb run and was paralyzed. Bought him an Atlas brace for xmas.

[@zacharysmith7872]

@@VFRCapBob Leatt.

[@2WheelKam]

Great advice. Thanks Ryan. Wishing you the best from Utah. If your primary hinge is the knees, then your heavy, center mass is moving all over the place and hard to control. Easy to get knocked off balance when your 100 pound sack of flour known as your abdomen is leveraging back and forth without the hips. Pivoting at the hips keeps your mass centered and balanced and the knees and ankles are there to keep everything lined up and ready for the next bump or divot.

[@ribbledean4111]

Love this guy’s philosophy on teaching! Something only very few people fully understand, I wish I could pound this stuff into my kids heads! 4 of them race an do pretty good, but if they had few days with Ryan they could be so much SAFER, if that’s even a word lol!!

[@canamxmr4760]

Any plans to head to some Louisiana/Mississippi tracks?

[@184ktmdm]

“Learn how to feel instead of think” that’s good advice for a lot of things in life actually. Especially for overthinkers like myself.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

I don't agree with that, and Ryan as an instructor should not agree with that either. Of course the sport is based on motor function for performance,--but it is driven by thinking,---or else a monkey would be able to get a factory ride. The only thing I know of where feeling, (emotions) can come out of us with no thinking behind it, is music, (not lyrics, just the music), and people who live their lives by feeling instead of reason, lead messed up and irrational lives.

[@184ktmdm]

@@EarthSurferUSA I disagree with your statement about music. There’s a lot of thinking in it. There also seems to be a miscommunication about what I’m calling “feelings”. I’m a drummer. Growing up I would practice a lot, and be very methodical and thoughtful. However, if you do that enough you can just “play” and “feel” a song and have fun with it. It’s as if your body is doing the right thing with any mental effort on your part. What I’m calling just “feeling it” is also called “being in the zone”. I think in this sense when we use the word “feel” it does not equate to emotions. Also, if you think there is no thinking in music apart from lyrics, please look up polyrhythms. Or really any music theory. Again though, if you practice them enough you will come to a point where you can just feel it.

[@benjamin82675]

Stop what your doing, turn volume up ,shut up and listen to what ryno has to say! this is what I do every time I see another video from Ryan Hughes !!

[@RyanHughesMX]

👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

[@michaelwilliams8774]

Where can I get my kid a mx/sx coach like this in AZ? Excellent video Ryan and I love the no bs way of talking to kids.

[@RyanHughesMX]

Hey Michael. Email me at: booking@iamryno. My name is Darryl, Ryan's business manager. I'll get you in touch with him. Thank you for watching.

[@justinbs19]

Yo yo! I’m just a weekend warrior if I’m lucky sometimes only once a month as of right now..Watched your last video about bending at the hips first I was so used to just manhandling the bike around the track…so these past two weeks that I have got to ride I have made it a point to practice that the whole time on the track it has made it so much funner feel a lot more flow around the whole track huge difference! Always fun and motivating to see improvements!

[@murlyn2]

Yo yo?

[@huntercimini5640]

@@murlyn2 u okay greenleaf?

[@gordonstull1962]

One thing that has worked for me is keeping my body in the neutral zone before executing a move. Standing straight up vertically or laying down horizontally changes the moment of inertia.

[@jonathondavis170]

Needed to boost the comments to 50 and declare that Ryno is my hero and the BEST motorcycle instructor in the USA...well, possibly in the WORLD! Thanks for inspiring us all, and giving me a life back with these two dirt bikes, when all I've wanted to do is commit suicide ever since my 5 deployments/tours and finishing my years in active duty military, and US Federal Civil Service!!! It has been a rough ride, but now my ride is much smoother - and I mean that in both my personal life and my riding life. I need lots of therapy now - throttle therapy. I can't possibly get more screwed up than I already am...I'm already 100% connected disabled from Operation Iraqi Freedom & Operation Enduring Freedom...brain trauma, seizures, nausea/vomiting, bad knees, bad shoulders, neuropathy, headaches/migraines, PTSD...but so thankful God has given me the chance to live further, and I will not let this trauma be the end of me...I'm a warrior...a fighter...and we NEVER give up RAIN or SHINE! That's why I respect Ryno...he is a warrior sent from heaven as well...just performed in a different "coliseum!" - a true living gladiator! and am I kissing his arse?? Hell yeah, I am! -He is a champion who gives back, and a leader...so c'mon people??? Let's subscribe, like, and comment, and boost his numbers!!! God bless you all! 🙏

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Take your shrink dirt bike riding,----and charge him/her for your time. :)

[@MrPindie]

We can all be guilty of that. Ryan, how do you get around this when completely exhausted? Many can start good but ending still strong is hard graft. Love the knowledge

[@sexatica]

When Ryno speaks you shut up and listen

[@cullinhartle9016]

hypothetical question here.. if you would have had a neck brace on when you had your last accident, and it had prevented even part of your injury (or part of other previous ones) would you still be riding a bike instead of hanging it up? while i agree it can and will at times prevent certain movements, is it worth the extra potential for life threatening injury to take those things off?

[@sdedaddio]

When on your toes and standing, how do you shift and brake effectively?

[@sdedaddio]

Also, does this work for off-road/ enduro riding as well?

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Hey Ryan man: What do you think of the boots today for a safety issue? I am not talking about their protection, but the lack of feel to the shifter and brake. I went to a more "adventure" boot, (really like a top MX boot of the 80's), so I can feel the controls. I am riding again after 20 years off, and there is a lot of stuff today I have to change, (like lowering the bike), because I don't like the new directions. I am doing some aggressive single track trail riding in Michigan, (whooped out and berms), and I am pretty sure I will crash less if I can feel the controls. Like a tall bike, I am not willing to get used to it. After the exoskeleton boots I had, (where I could lock up my rear brake with out even knowing I am touching the petal), I love the way the TCX Baja boots feel on and off the bike. What do you think of boots for this issue? Is it not important to be able to feel the controls again in common opinion today? Thanks man.

[@CarePackage-ut3tt]

MI is great but I always lower my bikes. Rough corners but single track is even worse.

[@heinhhmotoren5444]

You are so right, I found out years ago it''s much easier to bend the hips and try to keep the knees in the same position. You also have to learn to use your bikes suspension. Only when the impact is to hard you have to bend.

[@RyanHughesMX]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@duroxkilo]

i don't think the goal is to reach the bike-rider maximum performance at all costs... at least not for the regular rider. no disrespect. *some young riders believe their love for bikes is above everything.. i'd say obsession is temporary, injuries can be permanent. wear protective gear. don't confuse a disregard for safety w/ improving your chances of becoming the next national champion, it;s simply unrealistic...

[@EarthSurferUSA]

I agree with him for racing, (or else you should not be racing), and you for the trail riding I will end with. :)

[@CommonSenseNow223]

I am just a beginner dirt bike rider, and I have a couple of questions; when sitting down with the hips rolled out and back straight, do I grip the tank with my knees, or am I loose? Conversely, when standing, am I gripping the bike with my legs? Thank you.

[@bluejuice57]

How my body position on the picture to the left? 50yr old learning to ride.👍 Thanks

[@chrisstones37]

Always awesome info Ryan cheers ...im self taught ...no wonder i got hurt a lot lol ...

[@ultimatedriversofmachinery]

This kid behind him doesn’t even understand

[@shooter7a]

On your toes - you wont actually be able to do this...but it will get your feet as far back as you can handle Knees back Arch your lower back Bend at the waist Get as low as you can while doing the above There...I saved you 3 minutes and 30 seconds.

[@xxxxyyyxxxx584]

Never had an issue with my atlas neck brace. I definitely did with the older stuff from the early 2010's (leatt was horrible) but the atlas brace never gave me any issues. I think RV and Sexton both wore them too..... I've seen people destroy their knees for life getting caught in ruts so is this really worth preaching to the weekend warriors?

[@bikerdude6119]

The only brace i wear is knee braces . I love my legs so much besides ,i have to run 3 half marathons a week 😅

[@The3dperez]

Ya takes this dudes talk with a grain of salt. He doesn’t ride anymore like he used to cuz he’s scared after his last crash he wrecked using his tech. I’m all for teaching but shitting on everyone else tech like you’re the actual hand of god with multiple 450class championships when you just don’t. Those who teach can’t do and those who do can’t teach.

[@kurtheidelbach]

Think there are plenty of educated medical professionals in the sports field that are well versed on proper use of wrist braces

[@64maxpower]

Some wise words in this video

[@coronakushh2073]

Very informative thank you for this, a few weeks ago I broke both ankles casing the main step up at LACRMX out here in SoCal. You say not to ride flat footed and I was working on that but it ended badly for me . I was riding on the balls of my feet with proper positioning of my body and this still happened to me? What do you think caused this?

[@alexrateliff4784]

Human bones can only withstand so much force. Casing it off a big jump is a lot of force. No matter how perfect your form, if the G's are more than your joints can handle they'll break.

[@RyanHughesMX]

There are many way this could happen - did you gas it when landing? Was it a bit uphill? Were your hips tucked or back rounded? Is your suspension too soft? There could be a few issues. Also you land hard enough and there is nothing you can do from the force of the impact. We do a very dangerous sport as I have been hurt from small crashes or not crashing at all. I am sorry to hear this but can't give you a true explanation for what happened unless see a video of it or you riding. - Ryan Hughes www.therynoinstitute.com [e-mail]

[@EarthSurferUSA]

#1, the 4-strokes are too fast. #2, they jump easier. #3, The jumps got too big. (and your corner speed probably stinks,--lol) #4, You probably cased it, which puts all the shock/peak force into your feet. I would rather break an arm any day over a foot.

[@coronakushh2073]

@@RyanHughesMX honestly man it’s embarrassing but I was determined to hit it that day, I didn’t warm up on any other jumps (first mistake) and wanted to put my focus on it that day. I went to double it on my first lap gave it too much gas on the face and landed right before the triples landing. The jump itself has a really steep case zone and I landed in the worst part. Chalking it up to lack of balls and rounded hips on the landing because I’ve never cased from that high so I knew it was gonna be bad. I appreciate the info and if I had footage I’d follow up but I didn’t get any.

[@coronakushh2073]

@@EarthSurferUSA not a great rider and I don’t race but I ride with a few B class guys and can keep up. Corner speed definitely needs work can’t deny.

[@kungfu2toe]

SO MC WORE KNEE Brace AND STILL DOMINATED

[@enduropk_ru]

🔥🔥🔥👍🏾👍🏾

[@aaroncrosby2173]

You need to sack the guy taking the video. Is he massaging the microphone. Bloody awful. Cant watch anymore with all that racket in the background.

[@nedwalport4426]

Would be nice if we could see the guy on the bike .....

[@RyanHughesMX]

Thank you! #chargelife

[@bloomerb4162]

I wore fox body armor for my last 3-4 rides and something didn't seem right. I finally took it off last time I rode and my upper body was moving with lower again. It stopped my feel and my upper body was just dead, no movement.

[@kimnenninger7226]

Is this position a reason for my inability to hold the throttle at a constant rate? I have a hard time just going one consistent speed. I suspect that it stems from a balance problem.

[@mxprogression]

The only speed is faster..

[@doubledirt5153]

Without a neckbrace i would be doing nothing but eating soup from a straw today.

[@miikasparf2613]

Exactly 👌 The elbows up or down is great to test with push-up, with elbows out or elbows near your body. Most people will find elbows up way more easy, and therefore figure out they have more power with less effort when hitting whoops and bumps 👌

[@RyanHughesMX]

Exactly! #iamryno

[@farekhsger]

Even super experienced,if they listen these things hé lectures they Will Find themselfes unable to deny.i can believe that today the Day even pros & trainers secretly apply IT & alter themselfes with his wisdom,

[@yzrippin]

Like Nathan woods and James Stewart taught us you got to be in the attack position

[@keithsada1380]

I wish you would have spent a little more time showing the correct position. All you really showed was the wrong position.

[@twinzturbo]

Im so much faster after a few beers

[@piterrr_]

the thing with neckbrace is false for me. i use neck brace and my position is gucci.

[@RyanHughesMX]

#chargelife

[@Rick40years]

I wonder why the best football players in the world use protective gear? And it doesn't limit their abilities.

[@phillippearce9680]

👍

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Ryan, I think I figured out how guys like Lechien and JMB got so fluid and fast, but are known for not training off the bike, (they just rode, "sometimes" if Ronnie felt like it later in his career). Can it be this simple of a concept, (but easier said than done)? When they got tired, they figured they were doing something wrong and fixed it. I know myself, when I am riding very very well, (Ya know, when you get that feeling that you are part of the bike and can push it as hard as you want.), I am not getting tired.

[@mxone7941]

Is this guy serious now it’s wrist braces I would not take advice from a guy who’s had multiple broken necks and has been paralyzed should’ve put on some protective gear rinHO

[@kurtheidelbach]

Not sure what’s going on. Used to love Ryno. Becoming arrogant, calling out other awesome instructors. Be happy that there are other great instructors out there that are doing awesome. Maybe just a though time.

[@kurtheidelbach]

@@mxrx3786 Well said and I agree. I’m of the same thought process. Absorb as much information and trust the information but ultimately dissect, question, research, and verify factually or apply common sense practicality.

[@Andy-co6pn]

@Kurt Heidelbach some great points you make Kurt, but imo if a rider who isn't a pro has to be bound up in safety equipment to feel safe then they should slow down ! They are going too fast for their ability . Slow down and learn the proper techniques otherwise it's an accident waiting to happen.

[@kurtheidelbach]

@@Andy-co6pn That doesn’t make a lot of sense. Safety equipment isn’t just for injuries caused by the rider. In fact, many of the most serious injuries are caused by other riders. Proper technique and safety equipment are two separate categories. Not for Ryno I know. I take safety gear advice from others. Everyone gets a choice of what to suit up with.

[@Andy-co6pn]

@Erik Bredt yeah I get that if you have a shot knee or a buggered wrist then it's, no brace /no ride. That isn't what he talks about though. He's talking about improper technique ( that may/may not be caused by bracing ) being more likely to result in injury

[@dunnmx6106]

Get on a bike and show how its done? Would like to see some riding from the rhino

[@RyanHughesMX]

You got it!

[@dunnmx6106]

@@RyanHughesMX cant wait! 👍

[@fredrikfolkesson1]

Is that a russian flag on your arm? I hope it isn't

[@JG7Racer]

⚡This was the MOST UNHELPFUL self proclaiming garbage I've seen to date on MX tips. Left you hanging that Ryan knows something you don't... Dressing like a homeless guy isn't helping your words Ryan. IT MATTERS.⚡🙄👎👎👎👎

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Well, I just watched it and did a few laps on the track in the back yard, and knocked off a average of .114 seconds off my lap times. That is the difference between 10th and 1st in a SX race today. :)

[@RyanHughesMX]

Stay positive. #chargelife

[@The3dperez]

The arrogance in the way this dude speaks 😂 like he’s never almost been paralyzed from his own tech multiple times …

[@RyanHughesMX]

Only positive vibes! #chargelife #iamryno