Agility, Balance & Coordination
Advanced: Off-ice stroking pulses with overhead hold balance drill
26s
Purpose: This is a good compound balance exercise that helps skaters work on their stability and upper body strength while holding the ball overhead.
Focus: Shoulder stability, stability, glutes, toning, quads, balance, injury prevention.
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