Lower Body Training #4
Lower Body Training #4
To get the most out of your surf session you need paddle power and endurance. This all stems from your upper back and shoulders, so it is important to keep these muscles finely tuned.
The following two exercises get right into these target muscle groups, making your faster in the water and have the ability to stay out longer! Incorporate these into your weekly training regime to really get the most out of your surfing.
Dumbbell Reverse Flyes
- Start in a bent over position with your knees bent and your lower back straight.
- With slightly bent elbows, pull your arms up to parallel by squeezing your shoulder blades together tight.
One-Arm Shoulder Press
- Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width and your knees slightly bent.
- Start with both dumbbells pressed overhead.
- Slowly lower one dumbbell to shoulder level and then press back to the start position.
- Repeat with your other arm.
For more functional exercises for surfers, visit totalsurfingfitness.com. Here you will find a complete functional training program designed specifically for surfers, which includes training for core strength, balance, cardiovascular fitness, upper & lower body strength and flexibility.
ABOUT AUTHOR
Clayton Beatty is the fitness expert behind TotalSurfingFitness.com, a website dedicated to functional training for surfers. Clayton holds a BSc Degree in Human Movement, is a Certified Fitness Trainer and grew up surfing the Margaret River region in Western Australia. If you would like to learn more visit his website at www.totalsurfingfitness.com.
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