Surfer's Posture Program
Paddling builds dominant pulling muscles at the expense of thoracic extension. The pop-up demands explosive hip flexion the body can't access without corrective work. Years of surfing without addressing these patterns creates rounded shoulders, forward head, and tight hip flexors that show up on land and in the water. This 20-video program reverses it all.
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Do any of these sound familiar?
- Rounded shoulders that persist off the water
- Tight hip flexors that limit pop-up height and speed
- Neck pain from paddling and duck-diving
- One hip tighter than the other from stance asymmetry
- Upper back tightness after long sessions
- Difficulty fully extending the thoracic spine
Why this happens
The root causes behind surfer's posture program.
- Thousands of paddle strokes training internal shoulder rotation and thoracic flexion
- Hip flexors shortened by the prone paddling position and explosive pop-up
- Cervical compression from head-up paddle position and duck-diving
- Asymmetrical hip rotation from regular or goofy stance creating bilateral imbalance
Why this works
Mike surfed growing up and knows the paddle pattern intimately, thousands of strokes that build the lats and pec minor at the expense of thoracic extension. This program specifically targets the pull-dominant shoulder pattern, restores hip flexor length for a cleaner pop-up, and addresses the cervical compression from paddling and duck-diving.
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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Unlock all exercises, $67Frequently asked questions
Will this improve my pop-up?
Very likely yes. Most pop-up inefficiency is structural, tight hip flexors and limited thoracic extension, not technique. When the structure is right, the movement follows.
I surf every day. When should I do this?
After your session is ideal. The thoracic extension work is most effective when the body is warm, and it accelerates recovery for the next session.
Does it matter if I'm regular or goofy?
The program addresses bilateral hip rotation regardless of stance. Most exercises are done symmetrically to restore balance between your dominant and non-dominant sides.
I have shoulder pain from paddling. Is this safe?
Yes, the program avoids overhead loading and directly addresses the pec minor and subscapularis tightness that causes most surfer's shoulder pain.
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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What's included
- 9 corrective exercise videos
- Mike explains the surf-specific mechanics behind each movement
- Full demonstration with clear form cues
- Lifetime access on any device
- No equipment needed
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