How tuning into your posture can transform performance and help unlock your paddling potential.
Posture: Your Secret Weapon
Introduction
Everything here is a generalisation — not absolute truths. This handout brings together years of experience to help you focus on what works, knowing we’re always learning.
Posture Is Key – To Everything
I’m not formally trained in anatomy or sports science, but this is what I’ve learned through coaching and research. Some terms may be loose, but the aim is solid: unlock performance through posture. If something seems off — let me know.
Key Posture Points
Two Postures:
GOOD (neutral): stable, relaxed.
READY FOR (activated): connected, alert.Sit Tall: Tall posture often self-corrects other issues.
Lengthen Your Neck: Simple cue, powerful effect.
Shoulders Back: Collarbone open, chest lifted.
Natural Curves: Keep spinal curves healthy and unexaggerated.
Chin Up: Aligns your whole spine.
Elbows Close: Better strength and posture control.
Wrists Above Paddle Shaft: For power and ergonomics.
Collarbone & Shoulder Mobility: Small gains, big difference.
Sit on Sitting Bones: Especially at speed and intensity.
It’s Long-Term: Nobody gets great posture without work.
Conclusion
Apply these cues daily — off the water too. The more automatic good posture becomes in life, the more powerful it becomes in your paddling.
Resources
To Do
Adjust your desk and daily habits to support good posture.
Breathe tall five times daily.
Rotate from the feet with breath.
Check your paddling footage — compare and learn.
Try yoga for body awareness.
Essential 100 Words – 10 Point Checklist
Two Postures: GOOD and READY FOR.
Sit Tall: Think upright.
Long Neck: Reach upward.
Shoulders Back: Open chest.
Natural Curves: Don’t overdo it.
Chin Up: Keep alignment.
Elbows Close: Compact strength.
Wrists High: For paddle power.
Shoulder Mobility: Stay flexible.
Sitting Bones: Perch tall when it counts.
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