Flexibility Poses & Static Stretches
Advanced: Seated forward straddle with reach forward stretch
30s
Purpose: This split is helpful for skaters to work on their middle split flexibility, their Russian split jump, and external hip rotation. Reaching forward in the straddle increases the intensity of the stretch and also allows skaters to work on lengthening their spine and stretching their arms and shoulders
Focus: Hip stretch, hamstring stretch, calf stretch, shoulder stretch, adductor stretch, groin stretch, hip opener, pelvic opener, external rotation, spinal elongation
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Advanced: Seated forward fold wrists ...
Purpose: Seated forward folds are great stretches to improve hamstring flexibility and relieve lower back tension. This is a good stretch to do when finishing a training session or workout to cool down and help your hamstrings recover.
Focus: hamstrings, back tension relief, cool-down.
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Foundation: Frog pose stretch
Purpose: The frog pose is a great hip opener that can help skaters improve their middle splits or their Russian split jump. Skaters should gently ease into it as it can be quite an intense stretch.
Focus: Hip external rotation, adductors, groin, back tension relief.
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Foundation: Seated forward fold stretch
Purpose: This stretch is a foundational one for stretching the lower back, hamstrings, and calves. It's a great pose to use in your warm-up or cool-down.
Focus: Hamstring, calves, low back, flexibility, tension relief.
