Workout That can Make You a Pro Surfer

2. Core

When it comes to a surfer, strong core muscles are an absolute necessity as they play a crucial role when it comes to stabilizing the torso which will, in turn, help you to paddle, balance and rotate through the turns. In order to achieve core strength, you need to perform side planks that will reach through in order to increase your core strength. Doing the side plank and all other reaches through exercises will ensure your ability to add rotational components to the muscles by emphasizing your oblique muscles.

However, before you jump headfirst into the world of planking, you need to build your core strength first and that can only be achieved by doing push-ups since they work on multiple muscle growths, all at the same time.

It will also help you to build your upper body which when accompanied by good strength will make it easier for you as a surfer to paddle and reach the waves in time so that you don’t miss the waves meant for surfing. It will also help you to go for a quick dive and then pop right back up on the board. Doing push-ups will ensure that you receive fewer shoulder injuries while surfing. There is no limit when it comes to how many push-ups.

Start with doing how many push-ups you can do initially and from there move up the chart as your core and muscle strength grows. If you want to spice up your push-up routine, you can try adding some weights to your back or elevating your legs. Once your body is accustomed to the routine of doing push-ups, move on to planking which is one of the hardest exercises you can do. Only do it for a few minutes and you’ll feel that every muscle in your body has fired up.

To do it, first, position your body belly-down as you would usually have done during push-ups but instead of moving up and down while doing it, practice supporting your entire frame in your forearms. Don’t forget to keep your frame straight during planking. Just like push-ups, there is no time limit to this. Do it as long as your body is comfortable doing it.

To do a side plank with reach through, plank yourself on that part of your body that is present on the right side and is closest to the floor. In order to stabilize your frame, stack your legs and use your right forearm. Follow this by strengthening your left arm and by moving your face in such a way that you end up looking towards the sky.

Follow this up by moving your left hand so that it reaches behind your body. Keep on following your left hand with your head and eyes. Don’t let your hips drop and to get the most result out of this workout, keep your torso braced. Generally, you can do one to three sets of 15 to 20 reps per side after your body is familiar with the process of planking.

3. Leg Strength

In order to increase your leg strength, do single-leg squats. Squatting is a crucial step when it comes to a surfer’s workout since it enables the surfer to get on the board quickly and stay at the same place without moving about. Squats also play a huge role when it comes to increasing the surfer’s stability and endurance.

Every surfer’s workout should also include at least 3 sets of 12 squats each. Adding squats to your surf workout has never been easier. You can add it by primarily using your body weight. Once you have mastered the squat pattern, follow it up with extra weight which you can add from your lower back, ankles, knees, and hip area. This will help you to develop the core, the hip, and the leg strength which as a surfer will enable you to perform your best.

Initially, try standing on your right foot and lifting your left foot until it’s 5 inches above the ground. Follow it up with keeping your right foot aligned with your middle right toe and then further lower it down so that a single 45-degree angle is formed at the knee bend.

When you initially start with squats, do only five reps on each leg while holding your left foot up for about 3 to 5 seconds in the lowest position. In order to spice up your squat session, increase the depth of your squats.