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The Best Exercises and Technique Tips for Stand-Up Paddling

July 27, 2011 by Steve Nakamura

The fast-growing sport of stand-up paddle boarding is a phenomenal core workout that’s also a fun way to spend time on the water. The hip and shoulder rotation required to plant the paddle vertically and uncoil the hips, and thus move the board forward, is no different than the movement used to swing a golf club, tennis racket, or baseball bat. The difference, of course, is that the paddler is operating on an unstable surface—the water—in effect making the board a giant BOSU ball.

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