Flexibility Poses & Static Stretches
Advanced-Elite: Prone Biellmann position stretch with stretch strap
5s
Purpose: This stretch helps skaters work towards their Beillmann position without having to also focus on balance.
Focus: Back flexibility, shoulder flexibility, arm flexibility, hip flexibility, quad flexibility, hamstring flexibility
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Foundation-Elite: Forward fold with r...
Purpose: This stretch improves mobility in your shoulders and your hamstrings at the same time. Skaters should work on shoulder mobility because it is necessary for certain spin variations in which they grab the foot.
Focus: Shoulder mobility, hamstring flexibility, cross-catch camel, biellmann...
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Foundation-Advanced: Triangle pose st...
Purpose: The triangle pose is beneficial in stretching the spine and helping with spinal rotation. It loosens up your hips as well as stretches your hamstrings. Placing a yoga block on the ground can make it more accessible and easier for skaters to access the pose.
Focus: Hip opener, spinal el...
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Foundation-Advanced: Kneeling side lu...
Purpose: In this stretch, skaters should feel a long line from the tops of their fingers that is reaching up all the way down to their toes. This focus on the line can help skaters understand how to elongate and lengthen to create better presentation on the ice.
Focus: Side body elongation, li...
