Developing Surfer's Leg and Bun Muscles from Soft Rope Chi Gung Training

Aloha Tribe,

Not only is being a surfer just the greatest lifestyle on Earth, but, looking like a surfer is kind of cool too. Naturally, we develop surfer's bodies from surfing. But, there are additional things one can do, if, you happen to want to further the look of the muscles that really count.

In surfing, balance, of course, is key. And, strong balance comes from strong legs and buns of steel. So, here's one fun way to not only work on balance as a supplemental training to your surfing program, but also to get some way totally cut muscles.

The muscles I'm specifically talking about are really  being developed on me from my intensive Soft Rope Chi Gung training.

These are the muscles that are really taking some beautiful shape.

On the inside of the legs, to the side of the calf, is the medial side of the Soleus. I've never seen it developed in anybody else, so I think its pretty awesome.  And, on the outside of the hip is the Gluteus Medius. The Gluteus Medius is particularly exercised in walking tightropes, slacklining, slack ropes, and all movements involving the outside of the hips, giving really beautifully rounded muscles in the hips.

In addition, the Gluteus Maximus (the buns), the Rectus Femoris, Vastus Medialus, Vastus Lateralis, and Biceps Femoris , and the Gastrocnemus, are all truly worked because of the squatting of the legs and the focusing the weight on your rear foot. In surfing, it's the rear foot that does most of the work, while the front foot more or less mostly steers.

As I practice my balancing, I'm trying to keep my arms relaxed, this, balancing for Soft Rope Chi Gung using my hips, legs, and feet.

The feet, by the way, are the other area that are incredibly worked out while while slackling and slack roping. Developing these muscles provides truly unique ways to experience your board beneath your feet as your surf, giving you power you've never even imagined with all parts of the underside of your foot and toes.

Bodaciously Stoked,

Lily of the Valley