An expert kayaker gliding across a glassy bay can make things look effortless, but if you’ve been out for even a short paddle, you may have noticed muscles that weren’t ready for an extended voyage. If you have an upcoming tour or are taking up the sport in earnest, then it makes sense to spend some time tuning up your kayaking engine. The exercises Dr. Sam shows in this video increase strength, endurance and balance in the upper leg, hip, abdomen and back. Some of the exercises also mimic motions you use for certain kayak strokes.
In this video, we’ll show you the following exercises:
Open Book—0:46
Skater with Uppercut—1:15
Kneeling Chop—1:45
Kneeling Lift—2:30
Single-Leg Squat and Row—3:11
Pull Down—3:48
Crunch and Twist—4:31
Book Grab—5:00

For more information on training for kayaking, read our article: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advi...

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