Kayak Session Magazine

LEARNING TO BACK DECK ROLL: YOUR FLATWATER TRAINING PLAN.

FREESTYLE, UNLOCKED

I hope you spent your winter training hard! However, even after the best winter pool workouts, when I get on moving water, I’m gassed! Over the years, I’ve learned to prep for paddling season more effectively. With this column, I created a one-hour, ready-to-go training unit focused on the back deck roll. For more information on the back deck roll, including kickflips, revisit KS74. If you need visuals for the exercises, scan the QR code!

THE WORKOUT

The overall goal is to increase your kayaking power and build strength. This workout assumes you have access to a classic 25 m pool with 5 m warning strings above each

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