Purpose: Skaters can use this exercise to open their upper body and help grab their beillmann easier.
Focus: upper back flexibility, beillmann, core strength, glute strength
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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 -
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...
