After finishing runner up in J-Bay Pako is back to number 2 and on the hunt for his second world title.

With an average result in Tahiti last year Parko has been training hard to build on this years momentum at what he says is “by far the most intense wave we will surf on tour.”

“With Teahupo’o you hope for the best and expect the worse. There is no scarier wave to take off on when it’s big.”

The Teahupoo program is all about reaction time and stability. We do a lot of shoulder work to help improve paddling power and speed for getting into the wave early.

We also focus on lower body exercises to make Joel strong in the low centre of gravity for pig dogging through big barrels. Wes Berg

“To be successful you have to take on Teahupoo Andy Irons style and be completing charging it.” Joel Parkinson

The Teahupoo program is great preparation for everyday surfers to push themselves in more challenging, barreling waves.

Joel Parkinson always puts faith in his ability and preparation. Photo: ASP/Kirstin

4 key exercises to train for Teahupoo:

Ball Cyclones– great for core activation for holding your barrel position. Try 1 minute four times through your workout routine. (good technique is important)

Straight Arm Pull Downs– for ultimate paddle power. 15 each side 

Surfer Get Ups– the absolute best exercise for paddling into an intense wave like Teahupo. 20 each side with a weighted medicine ball at max speed with no rest.

Single Leg Squats– to build leg power for pit dogging in the barrel at low level stance position. 10 each side 

Download the Joel Parkinson Pro Surf Training App from the App Store and find more information at Pro Surf Training

To celebrate this years Billabong Pro Tahiti; Joel & Wes are running a promotion with their surf training app offering it for only .99c (US) during the entire event window. They are also giving away a brand new JS surf board signed by Joel Parkinson on social media. All you have to do is follow @prosurftraining @wesberg & @joelparkinson and re-post one of our images with the #surftraining for your chance to win.