SUP Training Exercises For Beginner & Intermediate Paddlers

Whether you’ve just started stand up paddle boarding or have been going out on your SUP for a while, you’ll know how much of a workout it is. Doing SUP training exercises off the water is a great way to build your strength, stamina and balance, which will help to improve your paddling skills when you’re next out on the water. So, before you head out on your next SUP adventure, why not try out the following SUP training exercises?

Paddle Squats

This is a simple standing squat, but with your paddle in your hand! It might be a simple exercise, however a squat does wonders for working your quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves. Lifting your paddle square over your head when you do it, helps to build strength in your back muscles as well.

Jumping Lunges

Perfect for building strength in your hamstrings, glutes and calves, jumping lunges are another simple SUP training exercise that you can practice at home. Start by doing static lunges, and once you’ve perfected that, incorporate a jump as you switch legs. This is also a great SUP exercise for increasing coordination and balance, which as we know, is very important when you’re on a paddle board!