Purpose: This video teaches and demonstrates several different loop band exercises to help with different phases of the axel.
Class format: 4 exercises. 15 reps each side. 3 sets.
Equipment needed: appropriate level loop resistance bands, yoga block
Focus: Axel take-off, axel follow-through, stability, hip activation, glute activation, control, axis, alignment, TFL activation, glute Medius, glute maximus, knee alignment
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