Purpose: This side plank helps build hip strength and stability, but is slightly easier with the knees bent rather than straight
Focus: hip strength, hip stability, hip flexors, obliques
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Foundation-Advanced: Russian twist ov...
Purpose: This video tutorial introduces skaters to the Russian twist exercise, what it is, why it's helpful, proper form, and beginner to advanced progressions of this exercise.
Focus: Obliques, twist, spinal rotation, injury prevention, rotation, core strength
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Advanced: Sprinter sit-ups demonstration
Level: Advanced
Base exercise: Sit-up
Variation: Sprinter sit-up
Purpose: Sprinter sit-ups can help improve speed and drive, so it is a good variation for skaters to use in their workouts
Focus: Hip flexors, abs
Direction: N/A
Equipment: None -
Beginner-Foundation: Introduction to ...
Purpose: This video introduces the hollow body hold exercise, what it is and its benefits, and key technique aspects to remember when doing this exercise. The trainer also shows some progressions and variations to do with this exercise.
Focus: Basic technique, deep abdominal muscles, lower back...