3 Exercises to Improve Your Skateboarding!

I love the way exercising compliments my skateboarding and I wanted to share a few exercises I do before a session sometimes. There is also a short before work session too.

[@Truantlimited]

I find it very helpful to do a dynamic warm up before i skate. So squats, skips. Mario jumps. High knees. Butt kickers. Then after i skate I like to do static stretches as a cool down. I avoid doing static stretches before skating because it can cause injuries and less force production

[@jasonsmith3400]

This is a really important comment, even 3 years later. Static stretches should be done in a cool-down phase AFTER a workout (skateboarding included). Doing them before is a great way to injure yourself.

[@imdurgesh9430]

@@jasonsmith3400 I did static stretches the other day before skating, my timing for tricks was so off and caught like 3 shinners in the session so I guess it is bad LOL

[@Boognishinside]

Thanks for all the videos! I'm 37 and started skating last winter again after an 18 year hiatus. I really enjoy all your content and over the time I've been watching your channel, I get really stoked on the improvements in the skating, both yours and mine!

[@Palpac]

Cullen Sommers haha I’m 37 and just started skating again too, last time I skated was about 10 years a go for about a month and another 6-7 years before that.

[@Jeremy_Park]

I am 39(korean age) I started skateboarding again.

[@idmhead0160]

@@Palpac What happened after a month? Slammed?

[@idmhead0160]

You guys are whippersnappers. I'm putsing around again at 49. Work'n on my switch tic tacs!

[@Freethinkin14]

Im 35 just started again after a over 15 year hiatus lol don't want to pull a hammy!

[@boredtrophyhusband]

Jumping rope, squats, and stretching have definitely improved my skating. I don’t get as tired or sore after sessions. Gino jumps rope so I figured I should too, ha!

[@shahzlan4564]

so u just do workout like squat and it’s can improve your skate progress? like that huhh?

[@boredtrophyhusband]

@@shahzlan4564 Yes, focus your board and get a gym membership

[@sergiog6260]

Hi Ben! Greetings from Santos, Brazil. I ve been watching all your vídeos and its such an inspiration for me. I m 44 and still streetskating and progressing. I ve just arrived from a good session and doing a lot of new stuff because your tips. Thanks a lot. Long healthy prosper life for you and your Family!

[@sebastiancastro8111]

I am on the same boat as you. Retaking skateboarding has actually helped me get fitter. Now to actually keep up with my body, I find mysefl doing calisthenics and doing leg weights at the gym. May I ask you, how do you find time to go out as much as possible and still keep up with other responsibilities.

[@sergiog6260]

@@sebastiancastro8111 . Hi. first of all i dont have kids. i go skate twice a week especially on weekends off work. i love and still improving despite the pain in my body. and yeah its a challenge being now 48 and still doing street skate tricks. i almost consume my role energy and try to rest at the job kkkkkk i use to work sit in front of the computer for hours. you got love and have some goals.... i ll retire only when i do my first handrail! and the risks we assume doing this is a mix of practice, talent, love, persistence, desperate, you know.... i ve comented in others Ben s videos.... hope you keep skating but of course its hard to work seriously e be commited to skate. at last i ve promissed i would come back here to scream the world i ve made it! The last month i started switch backside olies, front nose slides, and other stuff its fun! i ve been inspired by Cab, Hawk and others to keep learning. Man... I love skateboarding.

[@dingocapo2087]

hhahahahhahha you said get knees lubed up i feel you there!!! , im 52 still skating pools . took a heavy slam a couple days ago, you are the best !!! i think im going to learn how to kick flip for my 53 B day!!!! thanks to you , keep rolling brother!!

[@FelipediOliveira]

Man, i'm just a 26 year old brazilian guy. I know i'm still slightly far from calling me an old man. I was completely off of skateboarding for about three yars and it's been over a month that i set up a brand new skate and made a comeback. I've already learnd stuff i never did in the past (dropping in, bs boardslide on a rail, and many other tricks i've never landed before. I'm really pushing my limits now). I just wanna say that it doesn't matter if your channel's got no one million subscribers, your content is really relevant, straightforward, i can see you put so much love into doing it and you've got so many other things to do asides it. You speak and explain things so damn well too and you seem to be a very humble guy. Your videos have been inspiring me a lot to go out again and learn, improve and (of course) have fun. Thank you, man!! I'll certainly be keeping up with you here on KZbin. Keep it up!!!

[@bendegros]

Thank you Felipe:)

[@vincentcallaway4573]

Dude you inspire me to keep the grind going. I started at 39 years old and I love it. It's true about the 4 kids and other life stuff. Keep skating, #respect

[@balmjohn]

Dude, you're the man. Great tips and you are killing it skating.

[@jim_zarkadas]

Thank you a lot for your content man 👏 Really friendly and honest attitude, keep it up!

[@Amphibadude]

Great video Ben. I love seeing that there are so many older skaters getting back into skating following your channel. It's an inspiration.

[@jromakiko]

You're an inspiration ben! You're skating is so Good!

[@thomasgianola2558]

I find you very insightful I'm building at 51 and I'm in the best shape of my life find a way to be a skater I found the passion again thanks

[@andresrodoni3174]

For what it's worth I 100% cosign. As a skater and active duty military where prehab, rehab, proper warm up, and stretching are still somewhat "Cutting edge" in comparison to "Just get stronger/faster" I really dig this.

[@jman3ification]

You are an inspiration !!

[@thewayofthejumprope]

Hey man, cool to see you recommending jump rope to warm-up and loosen-up. I couldn't agree more. A family member who is big into skateboarding suggested I check out your channel. While I only did a bit of skateboarding as a kid, I watch skateboard videos and always admire the creativity and perseverance of skateboarders when it comes to developing new tricks and implementing them.

[@benanderson4487]

Congrats on 10k!!! I've watched you blow up for the longest time. Thanks for furthering my knowledge on skateboarding! Keep up the damn good work dawg.

[@matthewhiner4318]

Thanks Ben . Really like all the off the board and life style activities you post to help keep people enjoying skating . It is important as we get older to stay healthy and not give up on positive activities 👍🏼

[@Jonty1155]

My favourite skate channel when it comes to some knowledge and tips

[@jessemarquez2279]

I'm still trying to figure out when to skate and what time I should be skating. I also have a job that's very stressful. Still, thanks for keeping me, a fellow guy in his 30's, inspired and motivated

[@eosine]

I really like your videos. Stumbled upon them when I decided to start skating pools. By far the best tips I've seen so far. Aside from that you're also genuin and funny. An example of what skateboarding for fun and passion for the sport should be.

[@aleisterjames]

You're a legend, brother. I'm just getting back into skating seriously (at age 41..!) after a few years of not riding much. This is really inspiring. AjC

[@hellomranderson]

Hey, this is awesome and so inspiring. Started riding again two weeks ago because of the game Skater XL. The last time was in 2014, and before that 2000's. Now I'm learning some little tricks in a baby transition, and this is awesome, even being only small tricks, the feeling of accomplishment it really good.

[@naswinney]

That hardflip tho 👏👏👏

[@TacticalTypos]

Man, you weren't kidding! 🍻

[@ibookboyuk]

Really nice switch manual. I need to get those. Also I recently learned that frontside 180 to switch manual. Feels great. Some good tricks here.

[@ghostpopper3320]

Thank You, Ben!

[@leavingyvr]

Damn that ending was really inspiring! I'll definitely be watching you

[@jessesk8zzz372]

You are a great skateboarding tutor Ben Degros. I have improved and learned a lot from your channel. You are the Stephen Hawking of skateboarding

[@harryd4995]

Best skater KZbinr real genuine guy really like the vids

[@DrCarlosMusic]

I like this dudes authenticity

[@jtsteez808]

Great vid. As always Ben your skating is so enjoyable to watch. That backside heel was nice as hell.

[@bendegros]

:)

[@las10plagas]

happy upcoming 10k subscribers, ben! :) (your boards graphic looks sweet)

[@itsJoelSandoval]

Thank you so much! Been waiting for this one forever

[@bendegros]

:)

[@mattpolhamus9194]

This is great thanks Ben

[@daviddunneart]

Great video nice bit of motivation to finish :)

[@AllenPlaysGuitar]

Lotta dope tricks today! Backside flip was nice.

[@bendegros]

:)

[@billchilds6360]

Been watching a lot of your videos and obviously you were super good when you were younger cause you still kill it bro. Shred on..... #Powell4lyfe

[@NessaDarps]

Thanks man 🙂 gonna try these. Sweet manuals, that bs heel was so good.

[@bendegros]

:)

[@matthewrigby38]

After finally getting a board again and trying to skate again after 14 years, my mental block is so hectic. In my head i know exactly what to do, where to have my feet the motions of tricks etc however my fear of falling/hurting myself is greatly hindering any form of progress. I know i would have dealt with all this fear when i first started, its just so frustrating having to deal with this again after such a long time. Great channel.

[@rafaelnunez7284]

Thanks Sensei gonna make that tips part of me👍🏻

[@Crinklidge]

Hey happy 10k. Deserved man

[@cappy781]

Dude I was a skater from age 13-26 rode for a few companies that no longer exist yadda yadda anyway at age 43 im skateboarding again. I have 3 kids and career but it started out wanting to get inshape but bro im busting tricks again lmfao seriously getting good at it. My legs just aren't there yet and I tried your exercises dude thank you my pop is way better

[@JewYen]

I've seen Brandon Biebel's park use jump ropes. Good idea!

[@0421072]

I'm on the mend from an ACL replacement. Found you channel when I got home from surgery. Gonna get back to it. This will help a lot.

[@bendegros]

I hope you heal well:)

[@0421072]

Thanks. Will be on the board again next summer. Your videos will be a great resource for getting back into it.

[@kouglof]

Thanks for your vidz Ben ! Very inspirational ! From a 32 year old french cabinet maker ( who's skating, not enough... )

[@HenryFlores4]

Making me want to lose all this fat I accumulated over the years and get back into skating. Keep it up bro!

[@kanescrimes4848]

I've noticed you're allowing your sense of humor shine through a little more lately, and i.m.o it's enriched your videos quite a bit. Not that they needed it, but they're slightly more flavorful. Regarding pre-skate routine: Have you tried any of the muscle rollers? IF SO: Do you think they're worth buying for someone who already has a rigorous stretch routine?

[@thesilentewok3039]

That outro will definitely get people hahah Nice video Ben very Good Thank you.

[@wetwillyy92]

you rock man

[@Palpac]

“It looks good from my house”😂😂😂

[@SheikMMO]

i thought that Bs heel was super smooth loved it

[@petepete9831]

That’s a sick deck

[@sasproductions701]

thanks ben for these tips, i start work at 10pm and finish at 6am, i go skating at 7 or 8am and skate for a few hours and then im fucked. so i will try this and see how it goes. i struggle trying to push fast these days and dont have energy or hype in me to skate like i use to. i use to be excited skating but not so much now and i would love to get it back. i like to have a few Budweisers to skate with and i find that gives me an energy boost and takes fear away for me.

[@jvgcgjkckhckchckckhhc]

another great video

[@bendegros]

:)

[@AnthonyTran]

Love this series! You don't hear skaters talking about staying fit and healthy too often. I would add box jumps, box drops, and full range of motion squats (with a kettlebell, light barbell weight, body weight, whatever!) to the mix too. But maybe on an off day and not before skating.

[@bendegros]

I will do another one. I should do more jumping. My pop is coming back but I shouldn't get lazy and not do exercises that would help. I don't really like jumping if it's not on my skateboard.

[@runswimplayball]

Dude thanks I got some basic tricks down I want be able to get on higher ledges and.

[@eVerProductions1]

Thank you so much for the board nerds stats, that sounds so good I gotta get me a real SE I been looking for a shorter real with shorter wheelbase and I always wonder what trucks are you grooving on

[@bendegros]

It's a great deck. I love a fuller shape. It's quite flat though which I am surprised to find out how much I like it. I am finally learning how to skate flat decks.

[@SebNaw]

Love and Peace bro!

[@bendegros]

Right back at you:)

[@MrPDTaylor]

You are my trainer Ben.

[@QXZ9027MKII]

God bless them.

[@DrifterD]

Justin sent me here! Adding to your 10K subscriber count 😎

[@jwest88]

I have a jump rope I bought to use hanging on my wall(command hooks); haven't used it since I bought it. I even got rid of my old one because I wanted one that was a bit longer. Don't have a kettle ball but do have a few 25 lb dumb bells; probably not going to try it with those though, just no weights I think. I've been really sore lately so I really should start stretching/warming up more often.

[@bendegros]

dumb bells work also. 25 lbs might possibly be a bit akward

[@D.H.CE_FL]

Good video, man. I'm realizing I need to incorporate something into my routine besides skating. Especially since I'm stuck in an office all day wishing I was still in construction. Also, good job doing what you do with that many kids. I have one and sometimes I feel like it's hard to keep up with everything going on. Especially since my son is just as outside as I am!

[@AdventuresInSkateboarding]

Nice fresh deck. That Real looks Real nice. I have slept 4.5 hours a night for the last 22 years. It is the only way I can get everything in.

[@Acekorv]

Fast twitch muscles get activated by heavy lifts. Still I don’t know exactly what muscles would be optimal for skating because it feels like it’s more of a ”feel” thing. What I see a lot of older skateboarders struggle with is mobility. I actually think 1 or 2 yoga sessions a week could actually help with keeping joints and the muscles more mobile at a older age. With that said, thank you for a great and inspiring channel.

[@terratenientesalgo2511]

my case was the oposite, i started to need more hours of skating than leg workout, so i slowly started to drop the leg day and skate more, and it worked at least for me, still have to stretch ofter though, and i can skate about 13 days 4/6 hours per day and get sore the 14th day. diet and water have a lot to do in that but also spacing more between tricks.

[@greengrapejelly]

We do these for track :-)

[@archaic1158]

Have you got plans on reviewing the new vans tnt advanced prototype?

[@EasySkateRoutine]

This is usefull

[@Waynimations]

I hate working out but for things I love it is always worth it

[@bendegros]

A lot of skaters get to that point eventually:)

[@Jeremy_Park]

Before go to work? What time was that when you film it? I respect you!

[@jimmybreeze00]

top top vid. busy 41yr old, early morning street skater, exercise regime built for skating (can i recommend hoping as high as you can, 10 on each leg x 3, 3x10 single leg squats and 10xheel raise-10s eyes closed x10 on each leg)

[@bendegros]

👍that is all good stuff too. I don't do enough high jumping stuff

[@EazyDoor]

So married men can manual after all!

[@bendegros]

They are coming back much to my surprise:)

[@yokaibyte2133]

Good old Van weather... rain and rain 😄 By the way, I do squats, pistol squats, jumping jacks, box jumps, etc. for my legs. For my core, I do 5 to 7 minutes of core exercises at home. The upper part of my body, I do pull ups, chin ups, Austrian pull ups and chin ups, etc. In the last 3 months I started doing basic calisthenics at least 4 days a week depending on the weather. It really has helped me slim down and strengthen my overall body. I highly recommend it.

[@bendegros]

Awesome:) I am doing a lot more calisthenics these days. Pistol squats! Your crazy! Those are hard! Now i need to go do them.

[@yokaibyte2133]

Ben Degros I use a bench or something to do pistol squat into... they are brutal I’ll admit without support 😄

[@HayilCrowz]

That wheel base joke tho 😂

[@samwaarsenburg1249]

Yaaaaaaaaaaay ben uploaded!

[@samwaarsenburg1249]

And another real deck

[@jessesk8zzz372]

Yo skating was sick!

[@ket8mine]

hey ben, how do you commit to tricks i can do so many motions of the trick but always land with back/front foot. when i try to jump and let the board do its thing the motion of the trick always gets messed up.

[@thisismyname2591]

I jumped rope while recovering from my ancle injury. I still do it from time to time when i feel stiff or my ancle doesn't want to cooperate. Don't have a jumprope. But if you tie some shoelaces together and make some knots at the bottom to make it heavier it works as a jumpingrope.

[@bendegros]

That sounds like a lot of work. My rope was $8

[@jayleeder2539]

im a red seal boilermaker in ontario, 44. always stretch before you skate, or if you work in construction.

[@bendegros]

Nice. Skaters make good tradesmen ..........most of the time:)

[@stevieflowersbeats1506]

For the second kettle bell exercise, focus on keep your knees in line with your hip and ankle for health of the knees

[@pnksmigge5324]

jumping ropes are effective because they fall in line with all the training theory that goes into plyo training, which increases jump height, which would help in skateboarding... I also made all of that up from stuff I've read on the internet

[@vladimirolujic6637]

I think it's about having a strong core to avoid too much knee/leg shaking

[@nickvalentini2534]

Yeah I should really start stretching :/ thanks for the vid

[@march11stoneytony]

Holy shit! Vancouver carpenter!

[@sm-nb8ye]

is there a name for the 3rd exercise? i want to reaserch it more

[@TheAlfone1]

You are the nerdiest/strangest/most picky skater I've seen. I love it

[@tom_belfort]

Hi Ben, I’ve been skating for 18 years and recently turned 31. I’ve never stopped skating, except for when I’ve been injured, and try to skate at least 2-3 times a week... as time goes by I find myself getting more and more fearful of trying tricks and even experience mental blocks which prevent me from even starting to try a trick. Do you ever experience this? If so, how do you combat it? Cheers

[@frsm1867]

Can i change the kettlebell with dumbell?

[@c0nekii]

could you do a trick tip on nose manny kickflip outs? or do u have any tips? i always loose my balance the second i try to wiggle my back foot into a flipping position T_T

[@JustMe-999a]

What size board is that?

[@BcottStudios]

I skateboard to warm up for when I jump rope.

[@paulfisher7013]

What’s your favorite wheel for skate-lite Ramps or whatever they are called? Also you should do a review on a DGK board or a baker B2 with the steep concave

[@paulfisher7013]

Or a Nyjah Huston element deck with the nose that is kind of squared off and long

[@bendegros]

I haven't seen those yet.

[@bendegros]

I have never tried a skatepark wheel yet. I barely skate skate-lite.

[@paulfisher7013]

Ben Degros ok yeah still trying to find a good wheel for them. I have a DGK and a element board if you want me to send you pics so you can see what the concave and size is like i can use a tape measure and everything! Haha would be awesome if you did a review on either. I’m looking for a steeper concave board that’s why I’m looking into the baker b2 steep concave deck but my DGK I like a lot. Oh and thanks for motivating me into getting back into skating. Still trying to find the perfect setup, liking the DGK with Thunder hi’s 147 lights and my 53mm ricta slix

[@paulfisher7013]

Ben Degros still find myself going back to my 7.75 plan b Ryan sheckler board, with 129 independence 11s hollows. Has a super short tail and nose, was weird to get used to but its my oldest deck and still has lots of pop in it with a slight razor tail

[@dalecantrell6873]

I can't imagine being late in Canada is a problem. No worries eh!

[@__YHWH]

skating since i was grade 3 partied got litt and barely tried skating in my 20s but was good skated here and there while partying benders wrong gfs, end up moving to montreal and alberta following girls 32 years old picked up skating again man 9 months solid 5-9 hrs a day broke up with my girl quit my job and now i skate happiest i been healthiest ive been and ya fucking ripppppppppppp man so yah do what amkes u happy no regrets

[@Kiridog.]

Here is a sub dude

[@sirgubengloben]

If you want to increase pop, balance and strength, do heavy squats for pop, hit your hamstrings hard with romanian deadlifts. That will help with scooping your deck...I have 540 flips easily because my hamstrings are strong...then hit your calves hard and that will help with your control overall. You'll be able to stop using your quads for all your skating...when you have strong calves is when your board control goes through to roof

[@minas.831]

Hi! I’m a CPT trainer and CYT yes that’s fast twitch cardio

[@TheShmoodled]

Definitely think more skaters need to be involved with gym life or fitness in some way. Cardio all day skating can be demanding and having more of us being fit and taking care of ourselves is only going to give back to the sport. Any skater who thinks its corny or its just jock shit needs to open up your mind

[@bendegros]

Or just get old enough to realize they aren't superman and that skating breaks you down not builds you up. Almost everyone I know that is having a good skate life in their 30's and 40's and up does at least something other than just skating.

[@32srt32]

single leg Romanian Dead Lift Aka RDL great way to hit the hamstrings

[@jackolsson-arnell2730]

najs!