Stretches for surfing

Surfers need flexibility in their legs, back, and shoulders for balance and maneuvering on the waves.

15 stretches to boost your performance in surfing:

Upward Dog
Flexibility

Upward Dog

Start lying face-down on the floor with your legs ...

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Downward Dog
Flexibility

Downward Dog

Start on your hands and knees with your wrists und...

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Shoulder Rolls
Flexibility

Shoulder Rolls

Sitting with your back straight and chest up, star...

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Neck Flex
Flexibility

Neck Flex

Sitting with your back straight and arms resting a...

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Cactus Arms
Flexibility

Cactus Arms

Sitting with your back straight, raise your arms o...

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Trunk Rotation
Flexibility

Trunk Rotation

Sitting in a chair with your back straight, cross ...

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Forearm Stretch
Flexibility

Forearm Stretch

Sitting in a chair with your back straight, extend...

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Leg Swings
Flexibility

Leg Swings

Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hold onto...

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Knee Circles
Flexibility

Knee Circles

Stand with your feet together and knees slightly b...

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Quad Stretch
Flexibility

Quad Stretch

Start sitting on the floor with your legs extended...

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Hamstring Pulls
Flexibility

Hamstring Pulls

Start from a seated position on the floor with you...

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Cat Cow
Flexibility

Cat Cow

Starting from all fours, drop your stomach towards...

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Seated Twist
Flexibility

Seated Twist

Sitting upright with your legs in front of you, cr...

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Lunge
Flexibility

Lunge

Start from a kneeling position with your hands at ...

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Squat Stretch
Flexibility

Squat Stretch

Start standing up with your feet shoulder-width ap...

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