March 17th

Daily Diaries: The Fear of Surfer’s Butt & How to Keep It Juicy

When I first started surfing, I had one completely irrational fear (okay, maybe not completely irrational), I was convinced I was going to end up with a “surfer’s butt.” You know, that super flat, pancake situation from spending hours paddling and not enough time working the lower body. And let’s be real, I love surfing, but I also love a juicy, strong booty.

Before diving into surf life, I was a personal trainer for years, and strength training has always been a huge part of my routine. Even now, I make sure to train just as much, if not more, than I surf in a week. It’s not just about aesthetics (though, let’s be real, we all love a good peach); it’s about strength, endurance, and keeping my body balanced for longevity in and out of the water.

Here are my go-to glute exercises that I’ve done for years and will never stop doing:

🔥 Hip Thrusts – The ultimate booty builder. Load up the bar or use a resistance band and drive through your heels for maximum glute activation.

🔥 Romanian Deadlifts (RDLs) – Perfect for that hamstring-glute connection. Keep a slight bend in your knees and focus on hinging at the hips.

🔥 Lunges – Walking lunges, reverse lunges, or Bulgarian split squats, all of them work. Plus, they help with balance and leg endurance (great for surfing!).

🔥 Cossack Lunges – A killer move for mobility, strength, and shaping the side booty. Shift side to side, keeping your chest up and sinking deep.

Surfing is currently my main love, but keeping my body strong (and my booty lifted) is just as important. So, if you’ve ever worried about the “surfer’s butt” dilemma, just know, you can have the best of both worlds. 😉

What are your fav lower-body moves? Let me know below! ⬇️🔥