Skateboarder's Posture Fix
Undo the hip compression, ankle instability, and thoracic collapse that come from years of skating.
Skateboarding demands explosive hip rotation, single-leg landings, and constant impact absorption, and it takes a specific toll on the body over time. This 20-video program targets the exact structures skating degrades: hip flexors shortened by the skate stance, ankles restricted by years in stiff skate shoes, and a thoracic spine locked from absorbing impacts. No gym, no equipment. Just a floor and 15 minutes.
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Your Program Guide
6 weeks
Program duration
4x per week
Recommended frequency
~18 min
Per session
How to follow this program
Do one session 4 days a week. Each session takes about 13 to 18 minutes. You never do every video in one session. Each phase is its own short routine, and Today's Plan shows exactly which exercises to do for the week you are in. Weeks 1-3: 5 exercises, about 13 minutes. Weeks 4-6: 8 exercises, about 18 minutes. 4 new exercises come in, 1 drops off. If an exercise causes sharp pain (not normal stretching discomfort), skip it and try again next week.
Program phases
Each phase is one short routine you repeat every session. When a new phase starts, some exercises swap out for new ones. Today's Plan always shows the right list for your week.
Phase 1FoundationDo these 5 exercises each session, about 13 minutes. Focus on learning good form.
Weeks 1-3
5 exercises
about 13 min
Do these 5 exercises each session, about 13 minutes. Focus on learning good form.
Weeks 1-3
5 exercises
about 13 min
Your routine each session
- 1Hip Flexor Lunge Stretch
- 2Ankle CARs (Controlled Articular Rotations)
- 3Single-Leg Balance (Eyes Open and Closed)
- 4T-Spine Rotation
- 5Glute Bridge
Short on time? Do just Ankle CARs (Controlled Articular Rotations), Single-Leg Balance (Eyes Open and Closed), T-Spine Rotation, Glute Bridge (about 8 min).
Phase 2ProgressionDo these 8 exercises each session, about 18 minutes. 4 new exercises come in, and 1 you have already learned drops off your list. This phase has the most challenging moves in the program.
Weeks 4-6
8 exercises
about 18 min
Do these 8 exercises each session, about 18 minutes. 4 new exercises come in, and 1 you have already learned drops off your list. This phase has the most challenging moves in the program.
Weeks 4-6
8 exercises
about 18 min
Your routine each session
- 1Ankle CARs (Controlled Articular Rotations)
- 2Single-Leg Balance (Eyes Open and Closed)
- 3Arch Doming New
- 4T-Spine Rotation
- 5Glute Bridge
- 6Bird Dog New
- 7Cervical Retraction New
- 8Pigeon Pose (Hip Opener) New
No longer in your routine: Hip Flexor Lunge Stretch. You have learned these, so keep them for days you want extra work.
Short on time? Do just Ankle CARs (Controlled Articular Rotations), Arch Doming, T-Spine Rotation, Glute Bridge (about 8 min).
Do any of these sound familiar?
- Chronic lower back tightness after sessions
- Ankle instability and recurring sprains
- Tight hip flexors that limit range of motion
- One hip sitting higher than the other
- Thoracic spine feels stiff and locked
- Knee pain from asymmetrical landing patterns
Why this happens
The root causes behind skateboarder's posture fix.
- Hip flexors shortened by the forward-lean skating stance and repeated impact absorption
- Ankle mobility restricted by stiff skate shoes and high-impact landings
- Thoracic spine locked into kyphosis from absorbing trick impacts
- One-sided stance (regular or goofy) creating measurable hip rotation asymmetry
Why this works
Mike grew up skating. He knows exactly what years on a board does to the hips, ankles, and lower back. This program uses the same corrective system he used on himself and his clients to undo the structural patterns skating creates, not generic stretches, but targeted exercises that address the specific compression and rotation imbalances that skaters develop.
Why not just watch free videos?
Free YouTube videos
- ✗Random exercises with no sequence
- ✗No explanation of root cause
- ✗No progression structure
- ✗Hope something works
This program
- ✓Specific sequence that targets your root cause
- ✓Mike explains the why behind every movement
- ✓Progressive structure over 4+ weeks
- ✓Designed for your exact issue
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Can this help my lower back pain from skating?
Yes. Most lower back pain in skaters comes from anterior pelvic tilt caused by shortened hip flexors. The program specifically targets hip flexor release and pelvic positioning, you'll usually feel improvement within 2 weeks.
Will this improve my trick consistency?
Posture is the foundation of trick consistency. When your hips are compressed and your thoracic spine is locked, your body can't rotate properly. Better structure means more consistent pop and rotation.
Do I need to stop skating while doing this program?
No, and you shouldn't. This program is designed to run alongside your skating. Do it on off days or after sessions as active recovery.
I've been skating for 15 years. Is it too late to fix these patterns?
Not at all. This corrective method works with how old or ingrained the pattern is. Longer-standing patterns take more consistent work, but the structural changes are absolutely achievable.
Let pain be your guide. This program is for general wellness and education — it is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and Posture Guy Mike is not a physician or physical therapist. Always consult your doctor before starting a new exercise program, especially if you have a pre-existing condition, injury, or chronic pain. Stop immediately if you feel sharp, shooting, or worsening pain.
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- Full demonstration of every movement with form cues
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- No equipment needed, just a floor and 15 minutes
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