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Jacob Russak

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CPT | Fitness Coach
@mattskellytraining_wilmington @surfhealthpro

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Ever feel stiff in the lineup? Use this warm-up to tell your body “hey, wake up, time to score some bombs!”
#surf #wrightsvilebeach #surfinglife #health taken in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina by @train.with.jacob

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a year ago

Your pop-up will make or break your surfing, and if you’re not working on it, chances are your missing waves you could be making.

Add these to your routine and watch your pop-up become second nature.

Everyone wants to hit late drops and stay in the pocket, it all starts with a good pop-up!

#surf #surftraining #popup #waves #training taken in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina by @train.with.jacob

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🏄‍♂️ 3 lunge variations every surfer should have in their training.

As we get older, unilateral strength becomes even more important for maintaining the strength, stability, and control needed to surf well.

Surfing is full of single-leg demands — driving through turns, absorbing landings, getting low, and moving through unstable positions.

Training lunges helps build strength one leg at a time while challenging balance, coordination, and control.

If you’re 35+ and want to keep surfing strong for years to come, don’t neglect unilateral training. 💪🌊

Save this one and add these to your next workout.

#surftraining #surflife #surf #surfhealth #training taken in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina by @train.with.jacob

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25 days ago

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Surf Mobility Clinic this morning! 🌊🤙

It was awesome spending the morning on the beach with such a great group of surfers, working through mobility, movement, and performance drills that you can take straight into the water. I hope everyone walked away with a few new tools to help you surf stronger, move better, and stay healthy for years to come.

A huge thank you to South End Surf Shop and Surf City Surf Shop for helping make this event possible and supporting our local surf community.

This was just the beginning. I’m already looking forward to hosting more clinics in the future, so if you missed this one, stay tuned!

If you came today, drop a 🤙 in the comments and let me know your favorite part of the clinic!

#wrightsvillebeach #surfhealth #mobility #beachworkout #mobility taken in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina by @train.with.jacob

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3 months ago

🌊 Wilmington Surfers — This One’s for You! 🌊

Whether you’re chasing bigger waves, trying to paddle longer, or just looking to move better in the water, this FREE Surf Mobility Clinic is for you.

Join me for an hour of surf-specific mobility, movement, and education designed to help you:
🏄‍♂️ Improve paddle efficiency
🌊 Increase flexibility and rotation
💪 Reduce stiffness and lower your risk of injury
🤙 Move better so you can surf better

📍 Wrightsville Beach (Access 42 Pavilion)
📅 July 26
⏰ Check-in: 7:45 AM | Clinic: 8:00–9:00 AM

A huge thank you to @southendsurfshop and @surfcitysurfshop for partnering with me and helping bring this free event to the Wilmington surf community. Your support means a lot, and I’m grateful to have local shops investing in healthier, stronger surfers.

🎟️ Spots are limited, so scan the QR code on the flyer and reserve yours today!

Tag your surf crew, share this post, and help us get as many Wilmington surfers out there as possible. See you on the beach! 🌊🤙

Want to learn more about surf training? Check out @surfhealthpro for custom training programs built just for you!

#wrightsvillebeach #surf #surfhealthpro #mobility #wrightsville taken in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina by @train.with.jacob

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Plyometrics are one of the best sport-specific ways to train for surfing. They require quick, coordinated movements that sync the entire body. Plyos also require a unique combination of muscular strength and ability to generate limb speed, making them some of the best exercises for increasing power, speed, and connective tissue health.

The best part…they don’t require any equipment, so you can practice and train anywhere! #surf #surfhealth #surftraining #plyometrics #waves taken in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina by @train.with.jacob

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4 months ago

As trainers, designing and leading workouts is only scratching the surface of what we do for our clients. A hard workout is great, but helping our clients realize what they are capable of means even more!

We are all capable of more than we are willing to admit, and when you surround yourself with others who are supportive and confident in your abilities, it gives YOU the ability to push harder and accomplish feats you didn’t know you could.

If you want to find out what you’re capable of in a safe and supportive environment, DM us or check out the links in our bio #fitness #motivational #support #health #training taken in Matt Skelly Training by @train.with.jacob

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4 months ago

Thank you so much to everyone that came to our SUP Yoga client social this morning at @wrightsvillesup A truly great time with some amazing people! #sup #yoga #surf #ocean #fitness taken in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina by @train.with.jacob

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4 months ago

PLEASE, stop doing the same 3 paddle drills every day expecting consistent results and adaptations!

Different situations in the water demand completely different outputs—sprint paddling to get into a wave requires explosive power, acceleration, and high-end speed, while paddling back out to the lineup demands endurance, efficiency, and the ability to sustain effort through fatigue.

Even battling currents, duck diving repeatedly, or repositioning in the lineup all stress the body in different ways. If you only train one quality, you’re going to feel the weak link when conditions change.

Real surf paddle training should build every gear: speed, power, strength, endurance, stability, and technique. Understanding the difference between these focal points is what turns training from random fatigue into performance that actually transfers to the water.
#surf #surfhealth #health #fitness #exercise taken in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina by @train.with.jacob

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5 months ago

Why don’t you train your hips the same way as your biceps, chest, or glutes? We all stretch our hips when they feel “tight” but this never truly solves the issue…

Hip issues can cause an extensive list of injuries and ailments— especially within our back, hips, and knees.

This means we need to be working to strengthen the muscle itself as well as our control over its movement. Working the hips through ROM with load is one of the most overlooked aspects of almost all fitness programs. Our hips LITERALLY connect our legs to the rest of our body.

Do yourself a favor and get a hip pump a couple times a week, your back and legs will thank you.

#hips #mobility #hipstrength #exercise #strength taken in Wilmington, North Carolina by @train.with.jacob

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6 months ago

Having strong and healthy shoulders is THE BEST WAY to start surfing longer, better, and pain free. The best part… you don’t need any fancy equipment!

Stop getting tired 30 minutes into your session and start prioritizing your motor in the water.

Healthy shoulders = more waves

See for yourself!

#surf #waves #surfhealth #paddling #surftraining taken in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina by @train.with.jacob

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Sometimes we forget that we must be able to control our own bodies before we can fully control our surf board.

Building an understanding of where your body is in space is essential when it comes to performing in the water. It is something that must come natural and in the moment.

If you are worried about your positioning, you can’t focus on reading the water/wave.

Practicing bodily awareness on land allows you to go into the surf focusing on the water and improving your ability to read waves. These movements allow me to prepare for my sessions so I can focus on reading the water every time I’m in the lineup! Give them a try and see the difference yourself 🤙

#surf #waves #surftraining #balance #surfhealth taken in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina by @train.with.jacob

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