Learn to JUMP Correctly: Back to Basics ep.2: Initiating the front wheel lift

Initiating body weight preload adding weight shift to the initiate the front wheel lift is a crucial part of learning to jump with the aim of progression in the future. getting comfortable in the rear 3rd of the bike is key. we start with this. We talk about Approach, Body weight preload and shifting weight in to the front wheel lift. 00:00 - Intro 00:12 - Why your Here? 00:27 - Ep.1 Recap 00:48 - ONE constant of MTB JUMPS 01:17 - 2 ways to leave the ground 01:56 - Endless advantages 1 MAJOR Disadvantage 03:00 - Todays Episode "Initiating" the front wheel lift 03:12 - 2 Motions 03:46 - Approach Form 05:26 - Speed 06:18 - Preload 07:46 - How to execute the motions 11:50 - Put the motions in motion 13:32 - Do Not do this 15:56 - Next episode 👉 Subscribe to The Shred Academy for more MTB skills & coaching:    / @theshredacademy   👉 Follow me on Instagram: 📷 Instagram: @TheShredAcademy #MTB #MountainBiking #mtbjumps #bunnyhop #backtobasics #howtojumphigher #levelup #BikeSkills #MTBProgression #MTBTechnique #MTBCoaching #MTBRider #BikeTips #MTBDownhill #MTBEnduro #MTBTraining #MTBRacing #BikingAdventures #RideSmart #BikePark #MTBLove #SendIt #NoMoreBadHabits 🚵‍♂️ Support Our 2025 Downhill Race Season! 🚵‍♂️ Want to be part of our race journey? We’re hitting 11+ races this season, and you can get your name—or your company’s name—on my race jersey! ✅ $100 – Your name or business on the sleeve of my race jersey. ✅ $200 – Your name on my jersey + a custom race jersey with your name on the back! (I’ll even swap out my bike sponsor’s logo for your favorite brand if you’d like!) Thank you current Patreon Race sponsors: Owen Thomas, Steven Crews, Brian Stewart, Johannes Meyer and Scott Roborson and Son. 💰 Super easy to support: Just donate via Venmo or PayPal and leave a comment with the name you want on my sleeve and jersey! 🔗 PayPal: https://paypal.me/theshredacademy?cou... 🔗 Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/Dustin-Mason-5 🔥 Keeping The Dream Alive! Winter was tough, and the past few months have been a real grind. Patreon and YouTube only bring in about $700 a month, so making ends meet is a challenge. But we’re fired up for summer! 💙 Join Our Patreon Family If you love what we do, consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Just $0.37 a day helps keep The Shred Academy alive. 📢 If just 2% of our 9,000+ followers joined Patreon, we’d be solid! 👉 Become a Patreon today:  / theshredacademy   Huge thanks to our Patreons—you’re the real MVPs. Your support keeps this dream alive! [email protected] Much love, Dusty