Purpose: Skaters can use this stretch to open up their hips and improve their hamstring flexibility for a better Y-stand position.
Focus: Hamstring flexibility, external hip rotation, hip flexibility, y-stand.
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Standing incline pigeon hold: Foundat...
Purpose: Get into a deeper hip stretch with this standing pigeon hold. This exercise is great for those that sit a lot and for those who aren't challenge by the resting pigeon pose.
Focus: External hip rotatation, turnout, hip flexibilty, low back flexibillity, back tension relief. -
Advanced-Elite: Heels elevated seated...
Purpose: This stretch is a progression from a seated forward fold after skaters are able to reach their toes. The yoga blocks add extra difficulty
Focus: Lower body flexibility, seated forward fold progression, hamstring flexibility
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Advanced: Off-ice Y position demonstr...
Level: Advanced
Base exercise: Y Position
Variation: None
Purpose: Skaters should practice their Y position off the ice to work on their flexibility and balance before trying it either as a spiral or in a spin.
Focus: Balance, proper shape
Direction: N/A
Equipment: No Equipment
