you're the man dude, honestly. i read your blog articles daily and watch your content all the time. you've got it down to a t. i've bought your surf training success program a while back. i am not a surfer but just wanna move and function like you man. it's a long road for me as i am rehabbing a slipped disc but i take action every day and am well on my way. i look forward to getting there. see you on the other side. ravi.
I'm stoked to hear that. thanks for taking the time to comment. discs can take time, but they're fully achievable in terms of getting back to full function. yewww! stay focused buddy.
Hey boss.nice video. I've been at this 40-plus years. And it seems likeaerobic is one of the more important aspects of being in shape for surfing. And of course I hate the run hurts my knees...here's another one. you might not notice that surfing work their back so much that they start to look like wolfman . if they don't do their push ups and other chest activity...
Wow!! I’m blown away by this video!! You’ve inspired me to take a whole new approach to working out. I’m excited to learn all of these, or rather incorporate the clean crisp proper form for the exercises I already know. Thank you for this video and channel as you have earned a new subscriber sir. Have a great day!!
Solid stuff. Like how you broke it down and the anatomical details. Would love to get to the point of doing some solid pull ups. I'll follow your advice and focus on the fundamentals and good form first. It's like trying to ride the shortest board you can before you have the solid base surf technique. Cheers!
Very well described Chris, I'm a 52 year old who's never surfed, but I'm starting your exercises today, in the hope that I can give myself a chance to surf when I go to Fuerteventura next May. I'll let you know how it goes. Stay cool.
enjoy that trip! training will just give you a buffer zone, so that you can practice the actual skill of surfing. too many new surfers are encumbered by a body that isn't up to speed, so it wears out far before they've actually had enough actual practice time in the water.
I used to surf as a teenager but then kind of lost it due to a severe tibialis posterior injury. Picked it up again about 1,5 year ago but struggling with physique and weight loss required. Physically been like a friggin yo-yo and then BAM there goes the tibialis again. Ever since recovering, I've been watching your video's and incorporating a lot of the exercises and techniques you display in your video's. You've become an inspiration man. I can't believe you've been doing this for almost six years on UA-cam. I understand that this must be a portion of how you make ends meet at the end of the month but I just want to show my gratitude and appreciation for the free stuff that you put on here as well as on the blog. Hope to see some more news stuff in the future. Enjoy Bali!
Awesome stuff as always. Your video quality has become way better in the recent months as well. If you are ever looking for a good but relatively cheap sound recording option look up the Rode Smart Lav. They are like $75 and boost sound quality way up. Keep up the good work!
cool. get after it. it's simply using training (smart training) to expand your available movement competency and complexity....so then you can apply that ability to skill acquisition in the water.
Thanks for all the helpful videos. Would love some tips on stretches so I can crouch on a surfboard without lifting the heel of the back foot. It seems really weird and strenuous on the knees and hips! (I know you have videos on squats, but im talking about that weird surf crouch where you drop the back knee, but still have to keep the back foot flat)
check out the pop up videos I have and the blogs on the website. it breaks down some of the movement requirements for that position. may be as simple as some locked up ankles!
Nice. A gym instructor introduced me to mobility exercises and I can see the benefits in the water last week after a long summer break. So good to see you doing the same sort of training in the context of surfing. I think my main weakness now is paddling into waves and not getting up solidly - which of those exercises mentioned would you recommend I spend more time on? Thanks dude! (ps will be in Bali for a few months soon too).
cool man! constant application of improving the body, seeing what works for you, and finding what makes you feel like you're moving well, in life and the water.
Side tracked but I kept wondering where was the place that the video was shot. I'd like to live somewhere like that. Anyway I now know that I have a lot to work on
it would help with upper body strength, and shoulder stability since it is on an unstable surface. So in that respect, yes, it could be helpful. However that alone wouldn't do anything to work on the actual skill / technique of the pop up. Meaning - you could be highly proficient at balance board pushups, but that doesn't mean you can do a good pop up. However the upper body control and strength could then carry over to the skill if practiced appropriately. make sense?
hey man whats´s up Cris! do you have something specific for someone that made a acl surgery to improve the recovery?? I´ve been watching your videos and till now I couldn´t find anything about that cuz in many videos you say if you feel pain to not do the exercises!! really nice your channel!! sorry about my writing in english!! thanx
yeah, I don't touch on many rehab topics, because it needs to be individualized, that's just the nature of the human body. one basic, you need to bring up your hamstring strength. for specifics, reach out and we can line up some online consultation regarding your recovery. cheers.
you're the man dude, honestly. i read your blog articles daily and watch your content all the time. you've got it down to a t. i've bought your surf training success program a while back. i am not a surfer but just wanna move and function like you man. it's a long road for me as i am rehabbing a slipped disc but i take action every day and am well on my way. i look forward to getting there. see you on the other side. ravi.
I'm stoked to hear that. thanks for taking the time to comment. discs can take time, but they're fully achievable in terms of getting back to full function. yewww! stay focused buddy.
Hey boss.nice video. I've been at this 40-plus years. And it seems likeaerobic is one of the more important aspects of being in shape for surfing. And of course I hate the run hurts my knees...here's another one. you might not notice that surfing work their back so much that they start to look like wolfman .
if they don't do their push ups and other chest activity...
Thanks for this video! I am a beginner surfer and will try to incorporate a few of these moves into my land based training.
Wow!! I’m blown away by this video!! You’ve inspired me to take a whole new approach to working out. I’m excited to learn all of these, or rather incorporate the clean crisp proper form for the exercises I already know. Thank you for this video and channel as you have earned a new subscriber sir. Have a great day!!
Solid stuff. Like how you broke it down and the anatomical details. Would love to get to the point of doing some solid pull ups. I'll follow your advice and focus on the fundamentals and good form first. It's like trying to ride the shortest board you can before you have the solid base surf technique. Cheers!
Very unique movements. Thanks alot
Very well described Chris, I'm a 52 year old who's never surfed, but I'm starting your exercises today, in the hope that I can give myself a chance to surf when I go to Fuerteventura next May. I'll let you know how it goes. Stay cool.
enjoy that trip! training will just give you a buffer zone, so that you can practice the actual skill of surfing. too many new surfers are encumbered by a body that isn't up to speed, so it wears out far before they've actually had enough actual practice time in the water.
Chris, great set of exercises, very well explained, upper and lower body, nice job and thanks for putting this together
I used to surf as a teenager but then kind of lost it due to a severe tibialis posterior injury. Picked it up again about 1,5 year ago but struggling with physique and weight loss required. Physically been like a friggin yo-yo and then BAM there goes the tibialis again. Ever since recovering, I've been watching your video's and incorporating a lot of the exercises and techniques you display in your video's. You've become an inspiration man.
I can't believe you've been doing this for almost six years on UA-cam. I understand that this must be a portion of how you make ends meet at the end of the month but I just want to show my gratitude and appreciation for the free stuff that you put on here as well as on the blog. Hope to see some more news stuff in the future. Enjoy Bali!
Awesome stuff as always. Your video quality has become way better in the recent months as well. If you are ever looking for a good but relatively cheap sound recording option look up the Rode Smart Lav. They are like $75 and boost sound quality way up. Keep up the good work!
i'll google it now. thanks!
Very clear and well explained exercises, I'm sure these will help with my surfing! Thanks from Cornwall, UK!
cool. get after it. it's simply using training (smart training) to expand your available movement competency and complexity....so then you can apply that ability to skill acquisition in the water.
Awesome video, thanks!
Excellent video! Thanks! My PT in NY is great, but I'll tell him to watch it!.. Wish you were on the E Coast.
great staff thanks a lot
Killer! I should prob incorporate some of these in my workout.
This is awesome thanks for the help
Thanks for posting! Very useful. Form is key!
Love your videos Chris, great to see a new one up. Thanks!
cool! glad to hear it. I'll have some more coming in a week or two
Thanks for everything you do chief,peace&love from Boston,Ma
Thanks for all the helpful videos. Would love some tips on stretches so I can crouch on a surfboard without lifting the heel of the back foot. It seems really weird and strenuous on the knees and hips! (I know you have videos on squats, but im talking about that weird surf crouch where you drop the back knee, but still have to keep the back foot flat)
Hi, check out my yoga classes! Namaste! bit.ly/gayatriyoga
check out the pop up videos I have and the blogs on the website. it breaks down some of the movement requirements for that position. may be as simple as some locked up ankles!
These are brilliant, thank you!
such a great video, thanks for improving my surf workouts
ill try all of 'em today at the gym.
do you think weight lifting works too?
depends on what type of "weight Lifting" you do. strength and power based compound movements, for sure.
Nice. A gym instructor introduced me to mobility exercises and I can see the benefits in the water last week after a long summer break. So good to see you doing the same sort of training in the context of surfing. I think my main weakness now is paddling into waves and not getting up solidly - which of those exercises mentioned would you recommend I spend more time on? Thanks dude! (ps will be in Bali for a few months soon too).
Very articulate , thank you .pura Vida !
how often would you recommend doing this workout?
Sick Vid by the way! thanks
thank you so much! I realized that I am unfortunately pretty limited....but now I am going to work on it.
aloha from France
cool man! constant application of improving the body, seeing what works for you, and finding what makes you feel like you're moving well, in life and the water.
This is superb thanks Chris
for sure max. just some smart training for those interested in improvement
Side tracked but I kept wondering where was the place that the video was shot. I'd like to live somewhere like that. Anyway I now know that I have a lot to work on
this was when I was living in bali. it was a great spot to spend some time. I look back on it as a special part of my life for sure.
Does doing push ups on a blance board help with pop ups? Cheers guys
it would help with upper body strength, and shoulder stability since it is on an unstable surface. So in that respect, yes, it could be helpful. However that alone wouldn't do anything to work on the actual skill / technique of the pop up. Meaning - you could be highly proficient at balance board pushups, but that doesn't mean you can do a good pop up. However the upper body control and strength could then carry over to the skill if practiced appropriately. make sense?
Cheers thanks for your replie 🤙
This is A.W.E.S.O.M.E. !!!
these are great! thank you!!
dig these well explained and shown def subscribed to ur channel!
right on! thanks
Thanks mate! You are awesome.
excellent video yet again
thanks man!
hey, what alternative exercises could I try when I don't have the equipment for chin-ups or other kinds of pull-ups?
you need to do some type of pulling exercises, and for that you need some type of equipment. invest in a pair of olympic rings. they're $30
hey man whats´s up Cris! do you have something specific for someone that made a acl surgery to improve the recovery?? I´ve been watching your videos and till now I couldn´t find anything about that cuz in many videos you say if you feel pain to not do the exercises!! really nice your channel!! sorry about my writing in english!! thanx
yeah, I don't touch on many rehab topics, because it needs to be individualized, that's just the nature of the human body. one basic, you need to bring up your hamstring strength. for specifics, reach out and we can line up some online consultation regarding your recovery. cheers.
Thanks for sharing your wisdom :)
happy to help. I hope you apply it well.
Thank you!
Id love to live in Bali. You still there dude?
Chris,I would never judge you for teal socks anyway 💗
haha! don't hate the socks
u r awesome! tnx!
Great video.tnx
But i feel i cant do it every day.
3 time aweek top.
Thanx Chris U really help a lot..
much appreciated
Thank you ❤
its ok to wear teal socks bro
Youre fuckin jacked cuzz congrats
Wow you live in bali
Kool
His body is like mine to be honest. I surf and I've done a lot of these workouts and it actually helps.
What's the dog name?
patty. she's blind, and wonderful. the nicest dog
without you will use funboard forever, now i use 5'8 cause of you
shredding the gnar! get after it andreas... keep the stoke alive!