Has anyone on this forum had a chance to read the book Waterman 2.0: Optimized Movement for Lifelong, Pain-free Paddling and Surfing?
https://www.amazon.com/Waterman-2-0-Optimized-Movement-Pain-Free/dp/0692171037/ref=sr_1_4?TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword by Laird Hamilton: The Way of the Waterman
Introduction
Kelly’s Story: Confessions of a River Rat
Chapter 1: Becoming a Lifetime Waterman
Chapter 2: Mobility 101
Chapter 3: Meet the Standards
Chapter 4: The Spine and Hips
Standard #1: Can you achieve and maintain a stable spine?
Standard #2: Can you hinge from the hips without sacrificing trunk stiffness?
Standard #3: Can you maintain trunk stability while squatting?
Chapter 5: The Shoulders
Standard #4: Do you have full overhead capacity?
Standard #5: Can you achieve and maintain a stable shoulder and spine in the press archetype?
Standard #6: Can you achieve optimal shoulder positioning in the hang archetype?
Chapter 6: The Feet and Ankles
Standard #7: Are you standing, walking, running, stepping and jumping with neutral feet?
Standard #8: Can you perform a lunge and master Warrior Pose II?
Chapter 7: The Hands, Wrists, Elbows and Arms
Standard #9: Do you have full wrist flexion?
Standard #10: Can you fully articulate your hands when your elbows are extended?
Chapter 8: Preparation and Recovery
Standard #11: Do you have an appropriate hydration and fueling strategy?
Standard #12: Are you physically prepared to get on the water?
Standard #13: Are you recovering effectively?
Conclusion
Mobilizations Appendix
Waterman Wisdom: Tips from the Pros
Glossary
Resources
It has been on my wish list.
I really liked Kelly's other books Becoming a Supple Leopard and Ready to Run.
thanks.
