what kind of excercises will help build up shoulder and chest muclse for paddling? with out going to a gym.
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paddling muscles
- Thread starter Proline63
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Hey P63
I don't know which gym exercise is best, as I don't believe in that kind of training.
One of the best paddlers I know in big waves gets his spring, summer, and early fall exercise by paddling his normal 8' gun in Petaluma River, obviously against the prevailing current, and mix steady two minute intervals with 20 second sprints. He was also an assistant coach for the UC Berkeley Varsity Water Polo Team. Meaning he was an AAU swimmer also.
I don't think that strength training works at all, as most of my big wave buds are skinny shouldered, wimpy looking dudes that you could probably kick in the ass, including me.
Oh well, I complain that I am a wimp paddler always, but maybe I'm just wimpy enough to get by. I do no working out except for playing tennis, windsurfing, and surfing.
But most years, my boards have included 9' or longer guns which get their workouts in some really trying surf.
I don't know which gym exercise is best, as I don't believe in that kind of training.
One of the best paddlers I know in big waves gets his spring, summer, and early fall exercise by paddling his normal 8' gun in Petaluma River, obviously against the prevailing current, and mix steady two minute intervals with 20 second sprints. He was also an assistant coach for the UC Berkeley Varsity Water Polo Team. Meaning he was an AAU swimmer also.
I don't think that strength training works at all, as most of my big wave buds are skinny shouldered, wimpy looking dudes that you could probably kick in the ass, including me.
Oh well, I complain that I am a wimp paddler always, but maybe I'm just wimpy enough to get by. I do no working out except for playing tennis, windsurfing, and surfing.
But most years, my boards have included 9' or longer guns which get their workouts in some really trying surf.
Work with your bodyweight as much as you can - push-ups (vary the width of your hand placement to hit different muscle groups), pull-ups, dips, etc. All of these will build the back/shoulder/chest/arms without adding too much bulk to slow you down.
Swim.
Swim.
Also, check out Xertubes at http://spriproducts.com - since I got mine, I only go to the gym occasionally to work on stuff that isn't covered by any of the above.
Swim.
Swim.
Also, check out Xertubes at http://spriproducts.com - since I got mine, I only go to the gym occasionally to work on stuff that isn't covered by any of the above.
Seated rows, bent rows, lat pull overs, 3-way fly, shoulder press, all will work your shoulders & back, just use light weights and do about 7 sets of 10-15 reps. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="images/icons/tongue.gif" />
You can do all of these with a couple of dumbells and a flat bench in your own house.
OOPS, except for the seated rows, unless you are good with a rope & pulley.
[ July 08, 2003, 08:05 AM: Message edited by: vbsurfer3001 ]
You can do all of these with a couple of dumbells and a flat bench in your own house.
OOPS, except for the seated rows, unless you are good with a rope & pulley.
[ July 08, 2003, 08:05 AM: Message edited by: vbsurfer3001 ]
Feel free to check out this link. We do some great dry land training for surfers.
http://www.surfitness.com/tips.htm
http://www.surfitness.com/tips.htm
not really. there no best way, paddleing is the most specific way to train for paddleing. But there are many ways outside being in the water that will enhance one's ability to paddle harder and faster. Playing tennis is the best way to get good at tennis, running is the best way to get good at running, playing football is the best way to get good at football etc...yet all elite athletes in any sport train physically beyond playing the playing field itself. Tiger Woods is a great example, who would have thought years ago that golfers needed to strength train. Not only will cross training make one physially stronger it will also help avoid overuse injuries...very common for surfers that do nothing but paddle.
check out www.ussurf.org
check out www.ussurf.org
Believe it or not, abdominal training helps tremendously. If you have strong abs, then it makes it much easier to arch your back when adjusting your weight distribution while paddling. This in turn, frees up energy and strength for paddling. A lot of energy is sapped by the stomach and back muscles, so work on those. For building up the arms while paddling, try paddling on a long board for long distances. A shortboard can injure you when you become fatigued. Always train when it's glassy until you are very, very strong, otherwise choppy conditions can cause you to pull a muscle when you are starting. I did. And finally, when paddling your longboard for a workout, use paddling gloves and drag a weight. Tie a six foot rope to your leash plug and attach a milk plastic milk jug with fresh water. It will drag and help you build up that muscle. Or, you can just purposefully drag kelp. If you can't find anything lightweight to drag, try a pro surfer. They usually weigh about sixty pounds.