Agility, Balance & Coordination
Advanced-Elite: Off-ice stroking pulses with weighted triceps extension drill
24s
Purpose: This exercise challenges a skaters' ability to balance in a forward stroking position with a deep knee bend, while pulsing the free leg, which activates and warms up the glute muscles. Skater additionally have to coordinate their timing and maintain their balance while doing a tricep extension, which builds strength and mobility in the upper body.
Focus: Balance, stability, shoulder mobility, upper body strength, glute activation, warm-up, stroking position
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Elite: Consecutive sit to Y-stand drill
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