Do the Little Things Right
Mar/101
A few weeks back Davi Millsaps and his trainer made an important discovery in regards to his arm pump problem. They figured out that one of the supplements that he was taking contained a small amount of creatine which was contributing to the arm pump problem. It was a small ingredient in the overall scheme of things, but it created a big problem for the athlete because it was the main cause of his arm pump. Once he eliminated it, his results have improved including a supercross win.
This development leads me back to an idea that I have always supported – “Do the little things right and the big things will come”. For every successful person and athlete this is an important idea to remember. Don’t overlook the little things – leave no stone unturned – in your quest to be the best at whatever you do. The details are important and you need to pay attention to them. Whether it’s in your diet, drink, training, bike settings, practicing starts, etc. – whatever it is, pay attention to the details!
In regards to training here’s a reminder of this concept from a previous MXF article:
“Do the little things right and the big things will come” –
“This statement is especially true in training and sports, although it is applicable to everything that you do. Once you begin to train on a regular basis and become acquainted with the proper exercises, it becomes apparent that they must be performed in the proper manner to maximize the effectiveness of them. In fact, a little tweak here and there with your technique can really make a difference – the importance of doing the little things right.
Hand position on pushups or foot position on squats can make a difference in the muscles that are activated. Pullups with a close or wide grip can also make a difference in your ability to perform the movement or in the muscles that are worked. Little things here and there will really make a big difference over the long run, so it is important to have an open mind and be willing to try different approaches to an exercise, in other words, become a student of the game.
Another important part of this process is your attitude. Don’t ever feel like you have mastered an exercise or a workout. There is always something that you can learn to improve your technique or form. Seek out experts who can help you improve and give you the edge that you need to keep improving. Always strive to get better every workout or training session. Again, you are always working on doing the little things right.
Of course, this attitude about learning and improving the little things is even more important in your motocross training. When practicing it is of the utmost importance to pay close attention to the little things that you do on the bike, and work to create good riding habits. For example, to avoid arm pump you need to practice gripping the bike with your legs and relaxing your grip on the bars. For most people this doesn’t happen naturally, it requires practice. Again, an example of doing a little thing correctly which makes the big thing easier.
This is just a brief description of the importance of doing the little things right, but I think that it is not only applicable to sports and training, but to the other things in your life such as your job or school. So, next time you are just going through the motions of an activity, instead of concentrating intensely on the task at hand, remember “Do the little things right and the big things will come”.”
That sounds like pretty good advice and I’ll bet Davi Millsaps is glad they were able to track down the “little thing” that was holding him back.
Don’t forget – the brand-new 3rd edition of Motocross Fitness is available at Moto X Fitness, Amazon, or direct from the book distributor! What are you waiting for? Get your copy today!
Until Next Time – Good Luck, Train Hard, and Have Fun!
Rodney Womack, CSCS
rw3@motoxfitness.com
Moto X Fitness
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