How to Do the FMX Superman Trick

Ever wanted to fly through the air like Superman? In the Freestyle Motocross (FMX) world, this is a common occurrence. But, unlike the Man of Steel, you'll need a motorcycle and a ramp to pull off the FMX Superman trick.

Instructions

    • 1

      Ramp up into the air. If the takeoff feels right, then proceed to the next step.

    • 2

      Keep your hands on the handlebars. Throughout the original version of the FMX Superman trick your hands should never leave the handlebars. In other variations, however, you may let go with either one or both hands, or remove both hands and place them in a different location, such as the seat or rear fender.

    • 3

      Remove your feet from the pedals. Kick off the bike as your taking your feet off to get ready for the next part of the trick.

    • 4

      Kick your legs back. You want your body to be parallel to the bike, so keep your legs and torso as straight as possible just above your motorcycle.

    • 5

      Fly through the air like you're the Superman of the FMX. When in position, the bike's momentum will pull you through the air and it will appear that you're flying above it, but with your hands still on the handlebars.

    • 6

      Let your body drop back down onto the bike. To prepare for landing, you'll want your body to fall back on the bike so you're back in the starting position. Once your butt is back on the bike, however, you can vary the landing to increase the difficulty by either taking your hands off the handlebars for a No Hander or keep your feet off the pedals for a No Footer.

    • 7

      Make the FMX Superman trick even more challenging. Add other moves to the Superman for a really impressive run, such as a Superman Indian Air, Back Flip Superman or Back Flip Superman Seat Grab.