Surf Tips

Balance Exercise

Exercise 1

Draw belly button to spine whilst maintaining a neutral spine throughout Arms out to side in line with shoulders . Shoulders even. Do not let arms drop Lift one knee so thigh parallel to floor. Do not hitch hip. Keep hips level Hold for 10-30 secs then change legs Keep standing leg strong but do not allow to lock out at knee Add to the fun! Try with eyes clothes.

Exercise 2

Raise one arm (right) and lift opposite leg (left) off the floor Belly button drawn to spine Bring arm (right) to touch floor on your left side Take hips back as bend forwards. Do not allow knee to bend over toes. Supporting leg strong Change legs Progress to 10 x (without letting foot touch floor) on one side then swap sides

Exercise 3

Arms out to side. Draw belly button to spine whilst maintaining neutral spine Supporting leg strong (not locked at knee) Slowly bend forward at hop and draw leg back Lead with chest. Neck in line with spine. Hips level throughout. (Do not hitch hips) Extend leg through heel Progress the hold up to 30 secs. Slowly lower. Change sides

Why this exercise?

Everyone can benefit from developing and enhancing their balance and this most definitely includes surfers. Surfing is all about balance, so a few good balance exercises are great options to include in your lower body strength program Place any balance exercises early in your workout program while you are the most fresh, or use as a warm up, as they tend to require a lot more concentration and can be quite challenging. Balance work when you are already tired isn't ideal (or easy!!). Try these exercises which can be done regularly anywhere. I have chosen ones that only need yourself and a little space. Progress slowly. Keep check on your form and keep practicing.

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