Explosive power – exercise no. 1

Hi guys, today I’ll show you some strength training and workout exercises specifically for surfing.

We’ll talk about “explosive leg power”.

Why do we need “explosive leg power” in surfing? If you are a surfer you know that surfing involves a lot of extensions, keeping your legs flexible and bending your knees. Explosive power is the “power” than allows your muscle to gain maximum strength in very little time.   

The exercise I’m going to show you today is very simple but very effective; we’ll jump in place, making sure not to perform too many jumps per set. I suggest you start with 3 sets of 6 to 8 repetitions. Today I’ll use a brick for this exercise, but you can use any object you like, as long as it’s safe to use. Remember, safety comes first.      

This is your initial position: keep your feet slightly apart, your arms stretched out in front of you to help you keep your balance; now bend your knees and jump up on the brick, land on the ground with your knees bent, then up and down again. Repeat 6 to 8 times in a row.   

Why are we performing such short sets? Because if you perform sets of up to 6 to 8 jumps you build explosive power, while sets of over 8 repetitions are resistance training exercises.     

Rest for 20/30 seconds between sets, then start again. 

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edited by: GOS
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