I went for a ride the other day, did about 150 miles and my wrists were killing me. Especially my left wrist. It hurt so bad and everytime I grabbed the clutch it hurt, kind of like carpal tunnel syndrome. I had a very hard time shifting after a while.

 

Body posture will help. Also a set of those cheap $15 grips from your local cycle shop will do wonders.

 

Common for newer sport bike riders to use their arms (and subsequently wrists) to hold or push themselves up. This is what kills the wrists (and back)!

Hold yourself up with your abs, your wrists/arms should be relaxed. Don't lay on the tank, this ends up causing your neck to hurt. Takes a little practice and you want the clip-ons adjusted for the right arm length/angle. Arms should be slightly bent - straight arms, bowed back is common until you learn the right position.

At the end of a 200 mile endurance, my quads hurt, but never wrists/arms. I also use pretty inexpensive grips, about $10 a pair (but they're cushy!!)

 

Mostly correct, pose to use you back too

Way I tell ppl is they should be able to do the chicken while riding n not upset the bike.

 

lol I was gonna post "if you can't flap your wings, you're too tight"

 

+1 When your wrists get tired, I'd recommend feet.

 

I guess I used too broad of a term....I meant the abs muscle group, not just the "6 pack" abdominals (the ones in front we're familiar with).

 

Core is the term I use which covers the stomach n back muscles.

 

I like it. Easier to understand.

 

randy, any specialized exersizes you could recomend , ill bet those endurance runs realy test your body, my wrist are killin me after a 1 hour ride.thanks