Pop-Up Test - These Stretches Could Improve Your Surfing Faster Than ANYTHING

[@dalemcmillen2065]

You speak the truth! At 63 years old and spending an entire career behind a computer screen I know too well the pain of not stretching enough along with being injury prone and spending extensive time at the physical therapists. I've been a lifetime skier and used to be a runner but it's only now when I finally committed myself to surfing (at my tender age 😂) that I totally understand the importance of stretching. Definitely need to follow your channel, your advice ... and to practice more!

[@mr.slater4577]

Highly underrated channel. I'm following various channels and this one is the only one which really covers topics the others don't even mention. Props from a landlocked German living in Germany surfing one/twice a year in France at the Atlantic.

[@Kevinsurfmore]

Thank you for this… @55 . This helps with a knee replacement and a broken toe from Fiji. I did pass the test however, you are correct I don’t care how old you are, these need to be done daily if you’re serious about your surfing. When I used to coach, I would always tell my guys with paddling, elbows pointing up and keep eyes level on target. Keeping arms no more than elbow length in the water, and always closest to the rails of the board. (For a shoulder alignment ).You will improve your paddling speed for sure. Great video. Thank you again.

[@nealsonntag]

stretching is so underrated. I feel ya once I hit late 20's into my 30's I was getting pec tear, bicep tear, achilles tear, back injuries all left and right from snowboarding. Try to stretch every day in the office now. Gotta stay young and keep rippin. Good videos!!!

[@mellamodiego8458]

great video, couldn’t agree more stretching is the fountain of youth….im 50 and after i spend 10-20 minutes of stretching im a whole new person

[@JessforR]

thanks for this. I am a longterm surfer and I don't take enough time to stretch, and I have some un-surfing related injuries I often have to manage.

[@Grant-n7l]

God bless you and your family, thank you for the great advice and positive vibe

[@just___SAYING__8578]

Just started stretching after a John John Florence video. And I felt a change in my surfing after a week like I have a new body. It’s amazing. I totally agree with you.

[@jimmccarley9609]

Very good topic, great info. You're spot on.

[@niconine268]

Cool stretches bru. So apt for those key areas of surfing as you stated

[@DebbiDePalma]

Thank you!!! 💪🌊

[@ifinnature]

Mahalo for your insights!

[@Anna-jb7ll]

Amazing video, thank you!

[@stevenrobertson9148]

56 lower back and left knee are all locked up, pop up sucks so thanks. getting better every day!

[@kraeswampjesus]

Super helpful!!! Thank you 🤙🏼

[@dcrisp8888]

Have a boat load of gold to mine! Thanks bro!

[@danwood2581]

Thank you

[@carlosjunior2245]

great video!!! surfers dont give enough attention to stretching, it's really life changing

[@michaelyorke3186]

Love your way of approaching surfing from all sides. Just a question though I am 50 and coming back from severe back and hip injuries. with what you teach can I get back to surfing and the flexibility that I need to enjoy surfing?

[@dcrisp8888]

One of my inspirations is a 66 year old longboarder friend who when he does the toe touches he can put his flat palms on the ground

[@mellamodiego8458]

ty for you videos ive been stretching now for a few weeks and i can already feel the difference….i feel so much better in the morning when i wake up….like you said ….you know the gold is there now you have to get it to unlock it…..i go to Oahu in 90 days so i have that time to improve my pop ups and flexibility

[@DutchNewbJr]

4:00 note to self

[@ffrafael007]

Excelente!!!

[@JohnBaruch10]

Do these stretches apply if I have sciatica? Because I'm very far from being able to complete them, I can't bend my knee too far before it hurts. Will I ever be able to do that again, I miss surfing soo much.

[@georgelamb8074]

I need some bettering I’m 70 and scrunched but still surfing. Can’t get to my feet use my 9’-6 as a body board I get tons of waves, but not standing.

[@lmay4642]

Me: stretching Wife: “What arrre you doing?” 😂

[@karterlee587]

Hey buddy I’m having trouble getting into the line I seem to always go straight what do my feet need to do where dose the pressure need to be how do I get down the line!? I’m goofy by

[@chriswillis462]

Can I strengthen my core if I have abdominal doming?

[@Manaviecreations]

🎉🎉🎉

[@BrolyRajang]

👍🏄👍

[@fuego604]

Show us some actual surfing videos of you please