27/05/2026
Tight hips are one of the most common issues surfers experience and that can lead to stiffness in the water, reduced mobility, lower back tension, knee discomfort, and less fluid movement while surfing. These 3 mobility exercises can help improve hip flexibility, rotational movement, and overall surf performance:
1. Deep Squat Hip Opener: Sit into a deep squat and use your elbows to gently press your knees outward while keeping your chest upright. Focus on breathing and relaxing into the position.
2. Deep Lunge + Rotation: Step into a deep lunge, hold the stretch, then slowly rotate your upper body while following the movement with your eyes and arms to improve thoracic and hip mobility.
3. Hip opener: Keep your foot aligned with your knee and move slowly through the stretch to improve ankle mobility, hip alignment, and movement control.
At we’ve created the perfect space to stretch, recover, and prepare your body before surfing. We also run weekly mobility sessions to help you move better both in and out of the water. Check our bio highlights for movement session info and class times.
