Surfers, what does your back look like? Schwarzeneggers, an endless curb, or a disabled person??

Question

Mine's a bit of a mixture......stretching's just such a drag.....

Answer 1

I'm skinny (75kg/?lbs) but cut from surfing. My back is strong  from many years of surfing. I started stretching before getting in the water many years ago. You don't have to and I don't before every surf, but I find if I don't stretch (especially when wearing a steamer) my shoulders feel like they are working a lot harder than they should when wearing a wetty. You do need flexibility when you surf and stretching, as tedious as it may be will help in the long run.

Answer 2

Stretch a little before you surf and more when you are not surfing. Yoga is a great way to get your stretching in. There are reasons surfers do yoga. It keeps them loose, works on their balance and gives them a little strength in the arms, core and legs. Plus you can do it anywhere. So start now because 10 years from now your body will only be more stiff.

Answer 3

My back looks great, it holds up a fat gut 24/7. I used to be a runner, and I never got into stretching for that either. maybe I would have lots fewer aches and pains if I did stretch (at 55, some days EVERYTHING hurts).

Answer 4

I appreciate this ?, because after having surfed from a grommet till now, my body will forever be surferesque.