{"id":320609,"date":"2024-09-17T11:26:15","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T11:26:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/?p=248568"},"modified":"2026-01-29T14:04:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T13:04:07","slug":"stretching-after-surfing-why-it-is-so-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/stretching-after-surfing-why-it-is-so-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Stretching after surfing &#8211; why you should stretch after surfing!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/stretching-after-surfing_why-it-is-important.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;stretching after surfing &#8211; why it is so important&#8221; title_text=&#8221;stretching after surfing_why it is so important&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/stretching-after-surfing-why-it-is-so-important\/#After_Surf_Stretching_%E2%80%93_Why_you_should_stretch_after_your_surf_session\" >After Surf Stretching \u2013 Why you should stretch after your surf session!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/stretching-after-surfing-why-it-is-so-important\/#Overview_%E2%80%93_Stretching_after_surfing\" >Overview &#8211; Stretching after surfing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/stretching-after-surfing-why-it-is-so-important\/#Heavy_arms_after_surfing\" >Heavy arms after surfing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/stretching-after-surfing-why-it-is-so-important\/#Why_stretching_after_surfing_is_so_important\" >Why stretching after surfing is so important<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/stretching-after-surfing-why-it-is-so-important\/#Dynamic_static_stretching\" >Dynamic &amp; static stretching<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/stretching-after-surfing-why-it-is-so-important\/#Stretching_after_surfing_%E2%80%93_what_you_can_do\" >Stretching after surfing &#8211; what you can do<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/stretching-after-surfing-why-it-is-so-important\/#Cat-Cow-Stretch\" >Cat-Cow-Stretch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/stretching-after-surfing-why-it-is-so-important\/#Shoulder_stretch\" >Shoulder stretch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/stretching-after-surfing-why-it-is-so-important\/#Chest_opener\" >Chest opener<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/stretching-after-surfing-why-it-is-so-important\/#Hip_flexor_stretch\" >Hip flexor stretch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/stretching-after-surfing-why-it-is-so-important\/#Hamstring-Stretch\" >Hamstring-Stretch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/stretching-after-surfing-why-it-is-so-important\/#Calf_stretch\" >Calf stretch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/stretching-after-surfing-why-it-is-so-important\/#Why_you_should_stretch_after_surfing\" >Why you should stretch after surfing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/stretching-after-surfing-why-it-is-so-important\/#Stretching_always_helps_me_start_my_day_in_a_good_way\" >Stretching always helps me start my day in a good way.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"After_Surf_Stretching_%E2%80%93_Why_you_should_stretch_after_your_surf_session\"><\/span><strong>After Surf Stretching \u2013 Why you should stretch after your surf session!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first surf sessions are behind you, you&#8217;re really hooked again but your arms are getting heavy and your shoulders are aching from all the paddling? Especially after a long break from surfing, your body first has to get used to <strong>the intense strain that surfing entails<\/strong>. That&#8217;s why stretching after surfing should never be neglected! We&#8217;ll show you the best exercises here!<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_%E2%80%93_Stretching_after_surfing\"><\/span><strong>Overview &#8211; Stretching after surfing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><strong>1 <a href=\"#musclegroups\">Muscle groups used when surfing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2 <a href=\"#important\">Why stretching is so important<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>3 <a href=\"#dynamicstretching\">Dynamic &amp; static stretching<\/a><\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><strong>4 <a href=\"#exercises\">Stretching exercises after surfing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>5 <a href=\"#why\">Why you should stretch after surfing<\/a><\/b><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/stretching-after-surfing_cobra-beach.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;stretchen nach dem surfen &#8211; cobra pose am strand&#8221; title_text=&#8221;stretchen-nach-dem-surfen_cobra-strand&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2 id=\"muskelgruppen\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heavy_arms_after_surfing\"><\/span><strong>Heavy arms after surfing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We all enjoy our time on the water: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-for-body-and-soul\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"310\">surfing is not only good for the body<\/a>, it also allows us to switch off and leave everyday life behind on the beach. Despite this meditative effect, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/8-reasons-why-surfing-is-the-best-sport-in-the-world\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"311\">surfing is an extreme sport<\/a> that works several muscle groups at the same time<\/strong>. The constant balancing acts, quick movements and repetitive pattern of standing up, balancing and riding the waves require a lot of strength and flexibility. Not forgetting the paddling back into the line-up or to catch the wave.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/stretching-after-surfing_surfing-green-waves.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;stretchen nach dem surfen &#8211; surfen im meer&#8221; title_text=&#8221;stretchen-nach-dem-surfen_surfen-auf-gr\u00fcnen-wellen&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>When surfing, these muscle groups in particular are used (to a greater or lesser extent):<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><strong>Back<\/strong><br \/>The repeated bending and stretching when paddling and surfing can cause strain on the back muscles.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><strong>Shoulders and arms<\/strong><br \/>Paddling is an intensive exercise for your shoulders and arms. These movements can quickly lead to tension, especially if you are in the water for a long time.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><strong>Legs<\/strong><br \/>Standing on the board and the various maneuvers mainly work the leg muscles, including the thigh muscles and calves.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><strong>Core muscles<\/strong><br \/>Your core must remain stable at all times in order to keep your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/balance-boards-by-bredder\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"312\">balance on the board<\/a>.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/stretching-after-surfing-yoga-at-the-beach.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;stretchen nach dem surfen &#8211; yoga am meer&#8221; title_text=&#8221;stretchen-nach-dem-surfen_yoga-am-meer&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>Many people don&#8217;t even notice it while they&#8217;re on the water, but a few hours later, <strong>tension can become noticeable, especially in the shoulder, neck and back area<\/strong>. With the right stretching routine, you can counteract these tensions and look forward to your next surf session in a relaxed manner.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/stretching-after-surfing_surfer-girls.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;stretchen nach dem surfen &#8211; m\u00e4dels gehen ins wasser&#8221; title_text=&#8221;stretchen-nach-dem-surfen_surfer-girls&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2 id=\"important\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_stretching_after_surfing_is_so_important\"><\/span><strong>Why stretching after surfing is so important<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stretching exercises are often ridiculed by some and simply forgotten by others. But they are the key to happiness and can (especially in combination with a good warm-up) <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-injuries-risks-treatments-prevention\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"313\">prevent injuries<\/a> and counteract tension<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Stretching after surfing helps to pull your muscles apart and lengthen them. When you strain your muscles, the muscle fibrils shorten and this allows the muscle to tighten. Targeted stretching after surfing allows the muscle to relax and regenerate.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/stretching-after-surfing_shoulders.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;stretchen nach dem surfen &#8211; schultern dehnen&#8221; title_text=&#8221;stretchen-nach-dem-surfen_schultern&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>When stretching, you stretch your muscles to a certain stretch end point where you feel tension but no pain. Your nervous system registers the stretch and will initially react reflexively by stopping the stretch. If you hold the position for 15 to 30 seconds longer, your body will recognize that there is no danger and give in to the stretch. This will make the stretch less strenuous and <strong>the muscle will relax<\/strong>. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osteoversum.de\/stretching-dehnen#:~:text=Jeder%20Muskel%20besteht%20aus%20kleinen,falsche%20oder%20ungen%C3%BCgende%20Belastung%20usw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a>)<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/stretching-after-surfing-surfer-at-the-beach.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;stretching after surfing &#8211; going into the water&#8221; title_text=&#8221;stretchen-nach-dem-surfen_surfer-am-strand&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>Stretching after surfing therefore helps to relax your strained muscles. It is important to remember that <strong>only warm muscles with a good blood supply can give way to stretching<\/strong>. So even if you&#8217;re tired and exhausted from surfing, it&#8217;s worth stretching immediately after surfing to maintain the flexibility of the muscles you&#8217;ve used.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/stretching-after-surfing-surfer-stretching-after-sport.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;stretchen nach dem surfen &#8211; dehnen nach dem sport&#8221; title_text=&#8221;stretchen-nach-dem-surfen_dehnen-nach-dem-sport&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2 id=\"dynamicstretching\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dynamic_static_stretching\"><\/span><strong>Dynamic &amp; static stretching<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nWhen stretching, a distinction is made between dynamic and static stretching. <strong>Which type of stretching exercise is right for you depends entirely on your sport<\/strong>. Dynamic stretching involves active movements that move the muscle through the entire range of motion. Swings, circles and lunges are all part of dynamic stretching. Static stretching, on the other hand, involves holding the stretching position for several seconds.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/stretching-after-surfing-stones.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;stretchen nach dem surfen &#8211; steinstapel&#8221; title_text=&#8221;stretchen-nach-dem-surfen_steinstapel&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>When stretching after surfing, you should use static stretching exercises. When warming up, on the other hand, it makes sense to incorporate dynamic stretching exercises into your routine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dynamic stretching warms up your muscles<\/strong> and promotes blood circulation. This keeps you warm and prevents your muscles from getting injured during the subsequent surfing session.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Static stretching, on the other hand, relaxes and relieves your muscles<\/strong>, which is just right for you and your body after an intensive surf session!<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2 id=\"exercises\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stretching_after_surfing_%E2%80%93_what_you_can_do\"><\/span><strong>Stretching after surfing &#8211; what you can do<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nHere are some targeted stretching exercises that will help you recover better after surfing![\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/stretching-after-surfing_shoulder-stretching.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; alt=&#8221;stretching after surfing &#8211; shoulders&#8221; title_text=&#8221;stretching after surfing &#8211; shoulders&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cat-Cow-Stretch\"><\/span><strong>Cat-Cow-Stretch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Get into a quadruped position with your hands under your shoulders and your knees under your hips. As you inhale, lower your stomach and lift your chin towards the ceiling (cow pose). As you exhale, round your back and pull your chin towards your chest (cat pose). Repeat these movements 10-15 times.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shoulder_stretch\"><\/span><strong>Shoulder stretch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Stretch one arm out in front of you and bring it across your chest. Use your other hand to gently pull your arm closer to your chest. Hold this position for 15-30 seconds and then switch sides.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/stretching-after-surfing_leg-stretching.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; alt=&#8221;stretching after surfing &#8211; legs&#8221; title_text=&#8221;stretching after surfing &#8211; legs&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chest_opener\"><\/span><strong>Chest opener<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Stand up straight, clasp your hands behind your back and stretch your arms downwards while opening your chest forwards. Hold this position for 15-30 seconds.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hip_flexor_stretch\"><\/span><strong>Hip flexor stretch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Get into a deep lunge position with one leg stretched forward and the other stretched back. Gently push the pelvis forward to stretch the hip flexors. Hold the position for 15-30 seconds and then switch legs.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/stretching-after-surfing_hamstring-stretch.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; alt=&#8221;stretching after surfing &#8211; harmstring stretch&#8221; title_text=&#8221;stretching after surfing &#8211; harmstring stretch&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hamstring-Stretch\"><\/span><strong>Hamstring-Stretch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sit on the floor, stretch one leg out straight and bend the other leg so that the sole of the foot is on the inside of the stretched leg. Carefully bend forward to stretch the hamstrings. Hold this position for 15-30 seconds and then switch legs.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calf_stretch\"><\/span><strong>Calf stretch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Stand in front of a wall, place one foot behind you and keep your leg straight. Gently press your heel against the floor until you feel a stretch in your calf. Hold this position for 15-30 seconds and then switch legs.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/stretching-after-surfing-triangle-pose-beach.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;stretchen nach dem surfen &#8211; dreiecks pose am strand&#8221; title_text=&#8221;stretchen-nach-dem-surfen_triangle-pose-beach&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2 id=\"why\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_you_should_stretch_after_surfing\"><\/span><strong>Why you should stretch after surfing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nBy stretching regularly after surfing and after sport in general, you <strong>increase your flexibility and prevent muscular problems<\/strong> at the same time. Pain can also be alleviated by careful (!) and gentle stretching. This not only makes you more flexible, but also reduces the risk of injury.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/stretching-after-surfing_twist.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;stretchen nach dem surfen &#8211; r\u00fcckentwist&#8221; title_text=&#8221;stretchen-nach-dem-surfen_twist&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>Don&#8217;t rush yourself when stretching after surfing, but try to really hold each position for 15 to 30 seconds. But <strong>never go beyond your pain threshold<\/strong>! If you have sore muscles or other injuries, you should not stretch, but wait until the pain has subsided.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/stretching-after-surfing-_yoga-at-the-beach.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;stretchen nach dem surfen &#8211; yoga am strand&#8221; title_text=&#8221;stretchen-nach-dem-surfen_yoga-am-strand&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>Regular stretching after surfing will not only help you recover faster, but also <strong>improve your overall flexibility and performance<\/strong>. So take the time to give your muscles the attention they deserve &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=d-SnQ0oRQrw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">your body will thank you for it<\/a>!<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Salty||||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;46px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2 class=\"b-qt qt_1195671\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stretching_always_helps_me_start_my_day_in_a_good_way\"><\/span>Stretching always helps me start my day in a good way.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"bq_fq_a\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Nyjah Huston<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After Surf Stretching \u2013 Why you should stretch after your surf session! The first surf sessions are behind you, you&#8217;re really hooked again but your arms are getting heavy and your shoulders are aching from all the paddling? 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