Looking to build lean muscle and surf-specific conditioning?>
The Volume Block is a progressive 4-week gym-based training program designed for surfers wanting to feel stronger, more explosive and more durable in the water.
Unlike generic gym programs or bodybuilding splits, the Volume Block is built specifically around the physical demands of surfing — combining higher-volume strength work, athletic movement, rotational trunk training to improve the qualities that actually transfer to performance in the surf.
This program is ideal for: • Everyday surfers wanting more structure in the gym • Intermediate to advanced surfers • Athletes wanting to build muscle without sacrificing movement
Each session is designed to help improve: • Paddling strength and endurance • Lower body force production • Trunk control and rotation • Athletic movement quality
Built by Ryan Bailey — Surf Operations Manager at URBNSURF Sydney, former elite sport Strength & Conditioning coach and Level 2 Surf Coach — SURFIT combines high-performance training principles with real-world surfing demands.
Price in USD: ~ $50 AUS
Volume Prep 40/20
A
Set Timer for 40 Sec on / 20 Sec off Complete 2 efforts of each exercise (Check video's for reference): 1. Elbow Instep 2. Glute Bridge Reach 3. Monster Walk Hit video to see examples and coaching points for each
B1
Split Squat - Dumbbell
4 x 16
B2
Pallof Press - Bands
4 x 10
C1
B-Stance RDL - Kettlebell
4 x 16
C2
High Plank Row - Powerband
4 x 20
D1
Hip Thrust - Single Leg Dumbbell
4 x 20 @ _ , _ , MAX, MAX kg
D2
Side Plank - Row
4 x 20
D3
Horizontal Row - Feet Elvated
12, 12, MAX, MAX
Volume Prep #2 - 40/20
A
Set Timer for 40 Sec on / 20 Sec off Complete 2 efforts of each exercise (Check video's for reference): 1. T-Push Up 2. T-Y-W Raise 3. Half Get up - KB Hit video to see examples and coaching points for each
B1
Pull Up - Body Weight
4 x 8
B2
Pull Through - Kettlebell
4 x 20
C1
1/2 Kneeling Press Single Arm - DB
4 x 16
C2
Low to High Chop - Weight Plate
4 x 16
D1
Bent Over Row - DB
4 x 20
D2
Torsonator Rotation
4 x 16
D3
Push Up - Weighted
4 x 10
Volume Prep #3 - 40/20
A
Set Timer for 40 Sec on / 20 Sec off Complete 2 efforts of each exercise (Check video's for reference): 1. Goanna Crawl 2. Bird Dog - Floating 3. Lateral Lunge - Step Hit video to see examples and coaching points for each
B1
Back Squat
4 x 10
B2
Powerband Lateral Hops
4 x 12
C1
Bench Press Incline - DB
4 x 20
C2
Torsonator Push Press - Split Stance
4 x 12
D1
Single Leg Squat - Elevated
4 x 16
D2
Counter Movement Box Jump
4 x 6
D3
Cable Row - Single Arm
4 x 24
Ryan Bailey
15+ Years Coaching Elite Athletes Masters Degree in Strength and Conditioning ASCA Level 2 Strength and Conditioning Coach Surfing Australia Progressive Surf Coach
The Volume Block blends athletic strength and movement into a structured performance program designed to help you surf stronger and handle more time in the water. Train hard. Surf better
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