Surf Training

There’s got to be plenty of corny surf-lingo puns out there, so we’ll refrain from any more of them here. These resources can be helpful for those prepping or training to improve their surfing, or for the non-surfers alike to create a strong and flexible body.

Information

The Complete Guide to Surf Training | SurferToday

This link contains information about Surfing Warm-Up, Surf Training Workouts, Surf Core Training tips, Shoulders and Upper Back activities, Surf Endurance, and Nutrition advice:

https://www.surfertoday.com/surf-training

Resources

The Best Yoga Poses for Surfers | SurferToday

Lotus Pose, Downward Facing Dog, Extended Side Angle Pose, Warrior II Pose, Chair Pose, Camel Pose, Sphinx Pose, Seated Forward Bend, Reclining Hero Pose, Bharadvja’s Twist, Supported Headstand

https://www.surfertoday.com/surfing/the-best-yoga-poses-for-surfers

Yoga for Surfers | Yoga with Adrienne

32-minute real-time follow-along yoga practice for surfers or non-surfers alike

https://youtu.be/EqwgJpXA8O0?si=uK2glOu6OVusp6y0

How to Surf Better - Warmup for Surfers - Dynamic Stretching | Surf Strength Coach

7-Minute video with demonstrations of: Inchworm Ankle Mobilization, Push through the Hands Spider-Man, Inactive Squats Stretch with Reach, Hip Hinge, Warrior Lunge

https://youtu.be/ar_0IApA848?si=NbvvmYJKSoEncaET

27 Exercises to Improve Your Surfing (That You Can Do at Home) | BookSurfCamps.com

This website lists and describes exercise variations of : Squats, Turkish Get-Ups, Pushups, Lunges, Exercise Ball Exercises, and Indo Board exercises to train for/improve your surfing.

https://www.booksurfcamps.com/news/best-surfing-exercises

Surf Fitness with Coach Teale | Surf Simply

Here’s a few videos from an exercise series by Coach Teale/Surf Simply including body-weight exercises to help improve Pop-Up, Paddling, and Board Stability. Their YouTube channel has a lot of other helpful videos to learn more surfing specifics.

Surf Fitness with Coach Teale: Body Weight Exercises to Improve a Surf Pop-Up

High Plank to Lunge, Plank In and Out, Lateral Lunge, Squat Hold, Pushups

https://youtu.be/f2riGqOXWMI?si=aoDQDvX93hsO1Wnm

Surf Fitness with Coach Teale: Paddling Strength & Stamina

Plank, Plank Rotation, Inchworms, Pushups, Dips, Back Extensions

https://youtu.be/skcEGTqCUuQ?si=IH0jb2jtXdVjvKhk

Surf Fitness with Coach Teale: Surf Stance & Stability

Lunge, Reverse Lunge, Curtsy Lunge, Lateral Lunge, Single Leg Deadlift, Plank with Side to Side Jump, High Plank, Mountain Climbers

https://youtu.be/BKQs6VEEG58?si=cddZ4g4FarNn5vDJ

The Ultimate Pre Surf Warm Up | Nic Laidlaw

Here’s a 14-minute follow-along to prepare your body, mind, and nervous system for play time in the ocean :) that works on mobility, flexibility, stretch and stability for surfing, and balance and reaction time to up-regulate proprioception.

https://youtu.be/qHRwraZ5jrM?si=fHCLqlEz_BkZ-ObN

The PERFECT Surf Warm Up | 5 Easy Movements | Kale Brock

Join Movement & Lifestyle Coach Nic Laidlaw as he takes you through 5 movements/stretches for improving and assessing flexibility. Not quite the follow-along like the previous video but some good, quick movements worth trying.

https://youtu.be/zsLP1Rgb41w?si=_07i1rQdOU3NUzU8