5 Easy Balance Board Exercises for Surfers (Do them before your next session)

Balance board exercises for surfers. Short, repeatable drills beat long, rare training sessions. Here are five I use when I can’t make the morning surf.

The routine (15 minutes)

1. Warm-up roll: 2–3 minutes of slow, controlled rocking. Focus on soft knees.
2. Pop-up speed drills: 3 sets of 5 pop-ups, aiming for faster transitions while staying balanced.
3. Carve practice: mimic bottom-turn pressure by shifting weight heel-to-toe for 60–90 seconds.
4. Stomp & hold: perform a simulated turn (stomp weight onto back foot) and hold for 5 seconds. Repeat 6 times.
5. Balance hold with eyes closed: 30–60 seconds (careful – use a spotter) – great for proprioception.

Why these work

• These balance board exercises for surfers teach weight management and timing, not just raw strength. That’s the difference between a surf board workout and surfing.

Safety first

• Start slow, use a mat, and keep sessions short. If your kids use the board, supervise and choose a wider, beginner-friendly deck.  

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