Chin Upsfor Surfing

 

Hey Guys

 

Today I just wanted to show you some chin-up variations. In my opinion chin-ups are one of the best exercises to help surfers build a strong upper body. They work your arms and back and will give you lots of paddling strength.

 

There are lots of good variations depending on your strength levels, and below I will show you 3 different ones...

 

 

Variation #1 - Band Assisted Chin-ups

 

If you can't complete 8-10 normal chin-ups (dropping to full extension and getting your chin back up over the bar), then you could benefit from doing band assisted chin-ups.

 

For this you need to loop a resistance band over the bar and then hook it back under your feet. The band will take some of your weight and help you do more reps than normal. 

 

 

 

 

Variation #2 - Wide-Grip Pull-ups

 

This is a more advanced version and is suitable for those you can at least do 10 standard chin-ups. Use a wide overhand grip and try and get your chest up to the bar.

 

If you can build your way up to doing 10 reps you are getting strong!

 

 

Variation #3 - Weighted Chin-ups

 

This is also an advanced version and is a way to build you strength quicker. If you can do 8-10 normal chin-ups then you can add this one into your routine to mix things up.

 

Either use a weight belt to hand a weight plate from your hips, wear a weight vest or even hold a medicine ball between your legs. 

Try and build up to doing 10 reps with 10 extra kgs of weight.

 

 

Hopefully this will inspire you to do more chin-ups to get a strong upper body for surfing. If you haven't included chin-ups into your workouts, now is the time to start. Set yourself a goal to do 10 reps and then start building your way up to it!

 

 

Total Surfing Fitness uses a range of surf specific functional training exercises (including chin-ups) to help you build a strong, fit, healthy body that is ready to hit the surf when ever it arrives.

 

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