How to Ride a Mechanical Bull
Focus on squeezing with your thighs., Relax your upper body.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Focus on squeezing with your thighs.
Too many people think the control is on the one hand you're holding on with.
You should be using your leg muscles to "root" you to the bull. , The ride operator is going to try to use your upper body weight against you when the bull bows down in front and the rear tips up.
Most people get rolled off the front during this maneuver.
Your best strategy is to point your heels together and try to lean back when the bull dives forward to counter the momentum and then rhythmically shift your weight the opposite way when the bull tips up in the front.
Most importantly, keep your upper body loose and relaxed--if you keep it stiff, the momentum will swing you off the bull. -
Step 2: Relax your upper body.
Detailed Guide
Too many people think the control is on the one hand you're holding on with.
You should be using your leg muscles to "root" you to the bull. , The ride operator is going to try to use your upper body weight against you when the bull bows down in front and the rear tips up.
Most people get rolled off the front during this maneuver.
Your best strategy is to point your heels together and try to lean back when the bull dives forward to counter the momentum and then rhythmically shift your weight the opposite way when the bull tips up in the front.
Most importantly, keep your upper body loose and relaxed--if you keep it stiff, the momentum will swing you off the bull.
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