workout for surfer - JP Fitness Forums

ticadad · 04-20-2004, 08:08 PM

Hello, new to this board i have a couple of questions for the experts on here and maybe someone can help me. anyway, i work out my chest, bechpress, and triceps on one day. is this rights? also, the next day i do my shoulders, biceps and back. is this right or do i need to mix the days up? i do this about 5 days a week, different excerises usually. what is a good program to do these on? for example, monday do chest and triceps; tues biceps and shoulders etc....

also, i run twice a week with my wife will this affect my abbs? Finally, i'm not sure if anyone on here surfs but i am a avid one and was wondering if there is any methods, lifting weights that is, that would help me with my paddling strength? thanks!!

Spud · 04-22-2004, 09:03 AM

You don't give a lot of details to your workout but it sounds good. I work out four days a week (M/T/Th/Fr) and take Wenesday's off. I tried working out five days a week and it was just too much.

Running will help drop body fat which will expose the abs more but the saying 'Abs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym' is mostly true. Most men's Ab's would jump out if the fat was removed that covers them.

If you're lifting to increase strength and size, I would be careful to run on days you're working out because it could reduce your gains.

Jean-Paul · 04-22-2004, 09:16 AM

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Running will help drop body fat which will expose the abs more

Uh, I beg to differ. Have you ever seen a buff distance runner? I go to races every now and then and see runners with skinney legs, narrow shoulders, nonexistant arms, concave chests, and STILL have a little spare tire, and supposedly these guys have 5 or 6 % bf. Want to look like a runner? Train like one and get your distance in! All I can say is better you than me.

fitone · 04-25-2004, 01:19 AM

Surfer dude welcome to the board. 86 that work-out routine focus on more a full-body routine that will improve your upper and lower body strength w/ compound movements such as Bench press,Squats,Push Press, Deadlifts, Ect. As for paddling strength. Strengthen your rotator cuff muscles since thats what you are using the most when you are paddling and your rear delts/ back muscles.

fitone · 04-25-2004, 01:22 AM

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Uh, I beg to differ. Have you ever seen a buff distance runner? I go to races every now and then and see runners with skinney legs, narrow shoulders, nonexistant arms, concave chests, and STILL have a little spare tire, and supposedly these guys have 5 or 6 % bf. Want to look like a runner? Train like one and get your distance in! All I can say is better you than me.

JP I agree you 100% in long distance running but its not the case with a sprinter. You, also may want to add in H.I.T.T. Sprint training in your work-outs.

kuri · 04-26-2004, 08:00 PM

I surf alot too and find that surfing gives the muscles utilized plently of work so that when lifting a I make sure and work all other groups enough.

Strong abs, hamstrings, and quads are also a big help in surfing.

Olympic lifts will help you with the explosive power required in popping up and for turns.

Since paddling is basically an endurance exercise you will want to gradually up your capabilities in the rear delt, tri, and upper back areas.

Oh, and make sure to do something for your neck too because paddling for a long time is hard on it.

Hope this helps.