Warming up for old skateboarders

In this video I share my basic warm up routine and go for a much needed evening skate.

[@gkhanjriii91-04]

Hey hey hey hey ! I'm 53 and still ripping 💥😎☝️

[@guyincognito2506]

44 here and still skate, not going with ripping though 😂 🤙

[@larryjimbob]

43, still going 😊

[@robertrichartz9520]

Hey 55 and still rollin' . I am glad I am not the only grand rad old skater who still has the nads to get on their board and destroy all fears. take it to the streets old bros.

[@samuelaseolas]

this is important not just for older skaters. but if you haven't skated in a long time and are getting back into the sport this is crucial!

[@jay-ov6vh]

I just started back and needed to learn this, im not a young teenager like I used to be and I def cant make it not warminng up like I used to, youre 100% right

[@planetbe7923]

At 40 got a new set up today looking forward to progressing well over next 3 to 6 months. Few nose slides and frontside tail slides and lip tricks on the mallow mini ramp for cpl months. I'm going in search of a decent ledge to wax up and assault over next cpl weeks..Skating is a sport anyone can do I was frontside flipping 14 stairs years ago but can't see myself doing that again. All creative Sooooo much different terrain to attack Always Remember to skate for Fun first and foremost just look at Steve Caballero still shedding!!!. Eat well sleep 8hrs stay away from weed it'll slow down your progression as you get older. My daughter is now into skateboarding and look forward to skating together, no other sport like skating different styles and preferences etc etc..40 is the new 30 and so on just look after yourself and your going to kill it.!!! Respect To ALL who skateboard from the youngsters to the OG's like me. Peace y'all.!!! Skate on and on and on. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@c.c.manbattleborn8951]

I thought it was weird for me to skate alone but after watching your videos, especially at my age. It doesn't seem so weird.

[@bendegros]

If i had to wait for someone else to skate with i would never get out. As a self employed father of four my time is extremely limited. I have to be ready to skate at a moments notice and take any chance i can get. I miss skating with good friends but its just so hard to coordinate.

[@c.c.manbattleborn8951]

Im not self employed but I do understand what you mean by fitting in a session at a moment's notice. It's tough these days. But im nowhere near ready to give up tearing up some shoes and feeling those 7 layers of maple under my feet keep skating my friend!!!

[@SillagorillaSkates]

I only skate alone..

[@warb1979]

Same here! I do miss skating with other people though. I always found that skating with others pushed me more too.

[@graff5274]

Lol i love everyone's points. Im with you guys. And omg i hate hearing. Arnt u to old to skate? Hell no!!!! Its not a children's sport!

[@jasonmountain4643]

43 here. Getting back in the game after 20 years off. I’m more addicted now than back then. 🤣

[@studiogigantredeyeproducti9036]

42 yrs young n going strong, 6 months deep after not sk8ing for almost 15yrs, it takes a long time to warm up but it feels so good to sk8 again 💪

[@evebesser6149]

I bought my first board and started learning to skate at 38. I’m 40 and yeah not much progress but I sure love skateboarding with my daughter. I even go barefoot half the time. I don’t last half as long as her though. :)

[@TheRealSwiftBass]

Dude I love you enthusiasm for skating, I'm 24 now and I feel sometimes like I'm to old for skateboarding but watching your videos really motivate and inspire me.

[@stpbasss3773]

keith richardson lol to old to skate at 24 yup better join an old folks home .

[@joemcbee]

Shoot 24 is prime age to skate

[@PHeMoX]

I know there's a slight difference between like 18 and all energetic and 24 being slightly less so, however you should work on stamina if you get tired early when 24. I'm 35 and can still (thankfully) go for hours pretty much! I haven't ever really stopped doing sports, so I guess that's why. But all I'm saying is that it's probably not age related... yet.

[@kamek7246]

Pros are considered to be almost in their prime at 24 man lmao

[@TheGonzo458]

I should've known you'd have this covered. Appreciate all your content including your other channel. Thanks, brother.

[@nonameishere7234]

What other channel

[@TheGonzo458]

@@nonameishere7234 He's a carpenter I believe. He's a killer drywall finisher

[@bennewsome1627]

Can't believe I found this channel...im a painter of 16 years/rookie drywall finisher that has learned tons from your other channel..then I just found this channel..had no idea you skated to..im 35 and just now getting back into it after over a decade..and believe it or not my names Ben too lol...anyways love your videos!! Informal and inspiring

[@hackman3]

omega 3 fish oil tablets i usually eat soup with. i also add garlic and ginger and lemons. that way i am ok. yes it helps out alot. Magnesium is ALSO ONE OF THE BEST 5 STAR. THE FISH OIL THING AFTER YOU SKATE BECAUSE YOU WONT FEEL LIKE S******

[@CaliBreeeze]

I’m turning 35 tomorrow 😓 by The time I’m warmed up almost and tired lol! But nothing makes me feel better than skating and my art. How u been Ben!! Great to see new videos

[@bendegros]

I know! I spend more time warming up than actually skating. I hope you make a video some day :)

[@thedandywarhol3653]

I had a smile on my face when u said '90s!'....man do i miss my teenage years!got my first ollie over a twig about 2 weeks ago and am in my mid 30s!

[@ezassegai4793]

just up that cardio a bit, excercise! it really helps and everybody should excercise anyway

[@whopwhop6732]

These video for older skaters are the best! Thank you!!

[@gustavoquaiatti]

With 26 and an ankle injury, thank you for the inspiration man, the best warm up was "get out there and Feed your Soul" 🙏

[@MaxAlanFuchs]

A gathering with 100 people. That's what I call nostalgia.

[@frontsidebanano6825]

Dude. I can’t describe how happy I am to have found your channel. This was the content I was looking for. Found it by trying to figure out if I should buy thunder or indy trucks. Thanks! Im a dad skater in my 30’s as wel

[@catlastname8718]

28 years old, starting to watch these videos now hahaha. Thanks for sharing

[@Falconing89]

I’m 28 I can feel the age creeping in I started skating 6 months ago, dam it’s the most intense workout I’ve had since i stopped 12 years ago

[@vonwylde9087]

same

[@reallygoodsoil]

You still going?

[@stone-islay..74.50]

Ben... Top secret tip.. I use.. : Entire set up in house on carpet.. Dumbell with about 6kg on each side.. Hold dumbell overhand style & stretch while standing on your board.. (feet on tail nose).. right down to the ground.. Back front side etc... Works a charm Bro... Effortless tricks... ✅.. Peace ✌️.. (might need some wedges outside of either truck.. Stop moving)..

[@eddierocksteady]

35 is young still, come on!

[@kingscourtchess]

I turned 46 in August. Used to skate a little in my teens. Just ordered a Powell Peralta Flight Deck. Can't wait.

[@alexmoncher8125]

You're are the best family skateboarding guy and one of the those personalities who makes people belief that only man itself decide is his life begins or is it ending...

[@guyincognito2506]

Your warm up is my street skating these days 😂 But seriously, a few stretches then carving the park for roughly 30 mins is necessary before any ollie's or twisting tricks like disasters. I like the ankle rotations. Never thought of that those going to use them. Thanks brotha!

[@chriscas-ToolAficionado]

Hi Ben. Excellent videos for motivating me! I've had the itch to just get back onto a board for the first time in over a decade (I'm 41). I think I skated with you in 1996, when I first moved to Vancouver. You and maybe your brother(?) showed me around the lower mainland, driving to a few different skate spots.

[@dxnproductscom]

You rule Ben, you cover all sorts of topics and skate awesome! I am 42, started skatin 3 days ago, switched from 15 years of BMX Flatland. Keep it up! Regards, Gery from Hungary.

[@itamarshamir9879]

you are a great inspiration !! Thank you

[@imagemusic4241]

40yrs old here. Been shredding hard since 1988 when I was 7. career from 96 to 01 in Manhattan. My secret now... Switch to mini vert ONLY. I've been doing that for the last 5 years now; much more fun and easier on the body.

[@31drysmokes54]

I’m 17 had to watch this cause my body is mangled from all the years of falling😂😂

[@craign3766]

Really enjoying the channel, Ben. Nice community building! 35 years old from UK here, just got back into skating after over a decade off. Kudos on that tre!

[@-NFG]

3:16 made me laugh because just the sight of seeing a guy alone in an empty parking lot hit the stanky leg with his hands against the wall while suspiciously looking around, looking almost ashamed of it, is hilarious

[@crimson1718]

Awesome video dude, gets me hyped to go skate , and great tricks

[@jesseliderc5199]

I have been skipping rope to warm up and strengthen ankles and train agility stamina etc. Skating at 46 yo.

[@_cephalotus4187]

Wow! Your skating is amazing!

[@crosstowntraffic727]

Ben you are rad! I appreciate your videos so much. Thank you for sharing your outlook and all of the information you do. You inspire me to keep skating, and you rip!

[@AW-xv7dq]

Richmond Mall! 46 yrs old and having to relearn everything in this heavier body.

[@dont4get2wipe]

Really good advice here - appreciate your thoughtful approach and taking the time to make and share this!

[@vincentromeo9622]

best. warmup. ever. I love how you naturally flowed into ever so slightly more taxing tricks. my warmup routine follows very similar lines, glad to have it validated especially after taking such a long break from skateboarding. a very inspiring video Ben. 10/10 would watch again :)

[@jaredlindsay5823]

I’m now 37 and this is incredibly helpful and encouraging. I recently started skating again for fun and exercise and honestly it can be pretty discouraging. Your videos are very informative and super encouraging! Thank you for making these.

[@awangzz]

super sick channel, I'm an older skater as well and this video was great to watch.

[@jeremyparker6945]

Great video and really inspirational to my 41 year old legs that don't work so well anymore.

[@mephistosteiner8064]

Awesome session!!!

[@chrisdowswell]

Can't wait to get out skating once we actually get spring here in Canada.... almost 35 and stretching is gonna be key! Thanks for sharing and inspiring. 👍👍👍

[@phoenixlucienprimeaseoche2872]

I'm 28 and I know how you feel especially drowning myself with work but I'm still pushing when ever I get the chance to. Thanks for inspiring us. Much respect and support from the Philippines.

[@CarltonSeven]

Your video's are gold because the give wort full information for people who decide at older age to start or to continue skateboarding.

[@fabiomonteiro2009]

Good tricks ! Evolving 👍🏻

[@justjosh_]

Dude, you're so cool. Thanks Dad!

[@sebastianrodriguez2932]

Great and useful. Great sk8ing btw.

[@neizanalgren7475]

I've seen your channel for a couple of weeks and I have to say that you motivates a lot to skate, especially for those who are almost 40 years old and not skating in years. Congratulations for your channel dude. Regards from Spain

[@bendegros]

Thanks Neizan.

[@cardiothoraskate4524]

Thanks for making this video! I'm 33 and have never stretched before skating but after doing stretches, I noticed i'm way more flexible than in my entire life. Also a great method in warming-up with low impact skating, I'm really worried about my knees and this warmup has prevented any sore knees completely!

[@phatnana2379]

dude, i know i am watching this a few years later... but I'm 31, just getting back into skating and I feel like a geriatric every morning I wake up after getting a session in at my local park! Hell.... even after just practicing some flat ground in a parking lot with some buddies! Again, I am late to learning about your channel/vids but I really dig them! I'll never shred like I used to, but you give me the confidence to at least be able to get back into something I love doing and get a lot of the old tricks back!

[@owenjaymalta]

Great vids !

[@Pandorios]

you just got me hyped and another stretching technique, I'm hurt but cant wait to get back, keep doing yours Ben!

[@bendegros]

I hope you heal very soon:)

[@DeclanZapala]

Got back into skating last July at the age of 34 and after a month I found that my knees were permanently sore/irritated. Went to a physio and it turns out it wasn’t the knee joints but the film of tissue on the underside of the kneecaps that were permanently irritated and unable to heal. Physio told me I was suffering from a common and easily fixable condition known as ‘cinema syndrome’ - basically you know when your knee sometimes clicks when you straighten your leg, that’s a buildup of pressure underneath the kneecap getting released. So essentially if you spend most of your time with your knees bent at work or at home the pressure under your knees remains there, which is fine, but not fine if they are irritated from skating as they won’t ever heal. Anyone with sore knees right now I seriously recommend just remembering to straighten your legs/click your knees every few minutes when sat at work or when curled up on the couch. The soreness I had in my knees was gone after only a couple of days and I’ve been skating fine ever since! Would be interested to find out if anyone else has had the same thing... skate on fellow geriatric skateboarders (Just turned 35 so guess I fall into that category now too...)

[@blackseven4561]

Found Skateboarding in '99, stopped with 15 (always had a board, but stopped progressing). Started again this year being 32 years old. I never need to warm up. I feel exactly like I did with 25.

[@christopherwho8566]

That first spot looks sick.

[@juanshady7949]

Im just 17 and i like your style of skating I would like to see more street skating in your videos Looking at how your at that age and still skating makes me wanna skate more and more thanks for the inspiration Great video too 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@bendegros]

Thanks Juan. I had a feeling you were a younger guy. Skate as much as you can for as long as you can. I wish I could still skate like I could at 17. If you want to see a quick clip of me at 17 look up "krookedsaint throwback 18" and go all the way to 12:44. I have a little two trick line. I would love to street skate more but we don't have many good spots. We have tons of good skateparks though.

[@tripler9632]

you sir are the man! I'm going to be setting up tripod very soon

[@aaronleghissa]

Glad i'm not the only one in pain haha, Its about maintaining this body to skate the best we can! Not stopping, because the body hurts...

[@user-zb8de8fc3d]

Nice vid Ben. Love the message.

[@bendegros]

Thanks Cliff.

[@SillagorillaSkates]

Looked like a great sesh to me!

[@bendegros]

I had a lot of fun that night. Very therapeutic.

[@jakestockton4808]

I'm 38 and just getting back into skateboarding. Stretching and Tylenol are my new best friends.

[@alstonian78]

I live in Richmond and just turned 42 and started to skate again, thank you for all your amazing contents and spiritual support. Hope one way will run into you while skating. Would you share a list of all good skate spots in Richmond?

[@8369378]

Loving your vids, man - "Whoo, nineties".

[@barendvanw5047]

I find skating to the spot - if it's close by - really helps me warm up. Just cruise, swerve, get some speed, do a couple manuals and (no-)pop ollies up and off curbs.

[@ofiros396]

ayy mann i like watching youtube and see alot of guys out there but i love how you approach this sport which is an amazing sport, through my life i did a few sports and only recently got into skating and its amazing to me so seeing you shred it with full heart makes me inspired nice vids bro thx for making them keep shreding!

[@bendegros]

Thank you!! I do enjoy what I'm doing these days.

[@bendegros]

and I'm glad your enjoying skating too.

[@GZAndrew]

At 43 I’m feeling the aches after just two years of skating. Taking breaks is crucial and soaking my feet in epsom salts helps after a session and of course stretch and eat properly.

[@larryjimbob]

What a great sheltered spot!......I'm kinda jealous 😟

[@GallowglassBLADE]

Great videos 👍🔥😊

[@kulturestreets]

your the best! i can tell your a good father too

[@bendegros]

I do my best. Like anyone I have my failings but my babies will never wonder if I love them.

[@carlmarshall40]

You are good man, I need to to step up

[@Rawko_]

Man I know what you mean. I ride Bmx and I’m 33 and I gotta stretch and warm up my whole body every time I ride. But it’s all worth it to be on my bike. Keep the videos coming brotha!

[@samstone7753]

love ur vids man!

[@gustavoguerracopywriter]

im 37. re-start skating after 20 years. having fun!

[@cfwalker]

Same! 37 and 15 years for me. Glad to know you're out there too!

[@GamiGreen]

Pulled my calf muscle trying to put too much pop into a pop shuvit last week, gonna try those calf stretches for sure next session!

[@onewiththewheel1800]

Dude, the opener was the best - I laughed in the first 5 seconds of the video. Your warm up is almost identical to mine, except that you are a much better skater - but I always start with reverts and big spins and shove its for a while, and work my way up to impact tricks. I've only been back at it for a few weeks though so my stamina level is pretty low lol.

[@bendegros]

I'm glad you enjoyed it:)

[@Putocurioso]

Inspirational. Going on 41. Decided to buy a board and setup and skate again after 26 years. Had to figure out how to do everything without the internet back in the day. Your videos are very helpful. Time to go skate....somewhere away from people. I think you did a little handrail in one of your clips. You're gnarly!

[@bendegros]

The two stair caveman? I did! It felt awesome. Just the right size for me:)

[@crapsharkify]

I'm 54, stiff as board and always forget to stretch. I did actually remember today so here's hoping I won't be in too much pain tomorrow!

[@bendegros]

Do you forget to stretch? I never forget to, I just neglect it out of laziness or impatience.

[@jay-ov6vh]

Im 27 and just started back skating after 7 years, ive only hit about 4-5 sessions but I can tell I wont make it without stretching and warming up. When I was younger all we did was eat sleep and skate and now I can pull a muscle pushing too hard or popping too hard lmfao makes me feel good im not alone though I have been genuinly disappointed in how little my body can take. Hopefull this helps, im sure it will!

[@chipperucci]

Appreciate your videos, please keep up the fantastic work! Turned 36 back in Sept & still manage to skate 3-4 times a week. Would you mind doing a video on back tails? It's been a trick I wish I had & you really get into them super well. I'm super comfortable doing backside tricks & grinds, can back tail on transition, but always struggled w/ getting them on ledges. Thanks & keep up the great videos! Cheers from San Diego!

[@bendegros]

Thanks Chip:) I will try to make one as soon as I can.

[@B_Chanslor]

Bro, at 44 by the time I "warm up" the session is just about over! Getting old sucks it, I would advise you and everyone else not to do it. #StayYoung #StayStrong #BeBlessed

[@bendegros]

LOL. I'm tryin!

[@terrancefraenkel4979]

Love your videos man big inspiration for me to keep pushing and skating even tho your way older then me haha sick still

[@bendegros]

Thanks Terrance

[@dylanfitch3725]

I’m only 23 and feel old and sore lol you inspire me man

[@blackseven4561]

Talking about feeling old and things changing with 30 (It's a number) makes you feel old and you start to feel things change with 30. It's mostly a self-fulfilling prophecy.

[@luizfernandof.goncalves2973]

Well done

[@arto9775]

Need this video today.. I'm 30 in a month and starting to feel that impact pain lol.

[@donc7664]

I'm 35, seriously out of shape, and desperately wanting to re-learn to skate after having not been on one for about 20 years. I quit forever ago because a skateboarding accident landed me in traction for 2 months. This video kind of gave me hope.

[@sasquatchhillbilly]

Did you pick up skating again?

[@donc7664]

@@sasquatchhillbilly i did a little cruising but thats it. Shamefully, at my age, i think finger boarding looks fun too. Im terrible at it though. How about you?

[@sasquatchhillbilly]

@@donc7664 I'm currently 36, been skating with my son now for about 1.5 months... Some dude at the laundromat gave us his sons old board randomly, so we skated that at first... We each have our own boards now, and just had our first session at the skatepark today, got back about half an hour ago... Normally, we skate school asphalt, but had an absolute blast at the park... I've got an old knee injury from a trampoline from when I was in my early 20's, was bothering me this morning, still skated today for a total of 3 sessions this weekend, a record for my reentry into skating... I too am back after a 20 year break, I can still Ollie and manual pretty alright, but definitely want to expand my list of tricks... Kinda worried about my knee, but that didn't stop me from having a great time... If you need to lose a few lbs. or something, get a bicycle, but if you want to at all, definitely keep skating dude... It came back into my life at a time when I really needed it to, it's been great to be skating again 🔥👍🔥

[@donc7664]

@@sasquatchhillbilly awesome!

[@calvinhodge4536]

I definitely have to warm up I’ve had two knee surgeries

[@wagesofsin623]

I'm 40. I probably do flat ground manuals for 20 mins before attempting some shuv its and big spins. Then sw 180 and half cabs. Then ollies.

[@usafan96soren20]

This is a great tip have fun ahahhahaha

[@ghostpopper3320]

thanks, Ben - Aye!

[@johnnyg2983]

When I was a kid olliing 11 stairs I always thought man when I’m old my knees and wrists are probably gonna be jacked. I started skating again (just basic stuff ) and Surprisingly it’s my ANKLES😢, !

[@PHeMoX]

If you were used to skating in the 90s and never had the ankle issue, I would _strongly_ suggest looking into different skate shoes and some FP Kingfoam elite insoles. I'm using puffy Es Accel OGs and FP Kingfoam elite insoles and my knees and ankles truly appreciate it! There are a lot of cupsole shoes out there with very decent ankle support. But the modern trend so to speak are flimsy thin shoes, with very little support. I'm telling you man, look into getting some more firm cupsole shoes. The Es Accel Slim, Es Swift 1.5 or thicker Es Accel OG are great. But so are some of the Etnies that are cupsole shoes as well. One could also go for mid or high top shoes and get some better ankle support that way, but those do limit ankle movement a bit more. You'll also see that shoes that provide more support and more protection will pretty much instantly make you skate more freely. I think I might be buying Es Accel OGs for the next three or four pairs of skate shoes I ride, because these are very comfortable to ride, provide decent ankle support and are grippy. The other tip so to speak could be getting some FP Painkiller socks or some other brands of socks that have some thicker layers to protect the ankle from direct board impacts. No one likes shinners, but there are way of dealing with them. Could even get a cheap pair of shin protectors with ankle protector attached to it and use those (think soccer shin protectors). I'm 35 now and pretty much all of these things make a huge difference. The insoles also really help to make skating easier on my knees as well.

[@michaelgreen6587]

nice dude, get some!

[@jwest88]

It's going to be tough to do it but I just want to get out and skate, take the warm up time more slowly and not get too frustrated when I'm not able to skate right way. I really miss the days of skating as hard as I could and going fast and slamming really hard but trying it again until I got it. At the same time though I know there can still be a lot of fun times ahead I just need to get out there and keep skating. I'm living in Utah and it hasn't snowed and stuck yet, but skating in the cold is tough snow or not.

[@bendegros]

It's been super crappy here. Wettest November on record. The last week has technically been sunny but we have had a permanent low fog that has kept the ground wet all week. I have also been working too much to skate often. I don't like skating in the cold either. It's way easier to get hurt. Long johns, gloves and four layers on the upper body are a must.

[@_Maxten]

i relate to this so much even though im 21. I might be young but i don't have young legs. i tore my meniscus playing bball & never got it fixed. every time i bend my knees you'll hear it crack like knuckles. & my body is just super prone to cramping, even with all the stretching & taking in electrolytes. I also skate alone, love slappys, & need to just get out there with what time i've got

[@justdaddrums2704]

I'm 45 and just got back into it. First time since early 90s. Rolled an ankle and bruised a fibula at the park. On the couch for awhile. Just watching and learning. Maybe gonna order some stuff just to make me feel better while I recover. What online shop is best... iyo? Thanks for the great content and keep ripping!🤙

[@troytree123]

"Nooooo, I'm terified!" 😂 have a lot of those nowadays

[@ryanbellegrave9777]

Dude, yes. My hips and low back are garbage now. I got rear-ended and didn’t skate for three years. I got back on deck today and WOW, my hips and low back are shot out. I threw a nollie front shuv it (represent!) and stumbled and my lower back tried to spasm on me. So out of the game.

[@Grizzleback07]

My daughter begged me to get a skateboard and teach her some tricks I used to know. Between you and Neal Unger, I am not letting age stop me (42 yro).

[@sk863cuz]

i just started skating again after a year and i always pull that groin muscle .. i always try to just keep skating through it too its bad ha