Purpose: This exercise will help skaters improve their upper back flexibility while maintaining a similar position to the layback and haircutter to help mimic the position on the ice.
Focus: core control, upper back flexibility, glute strength.
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Bridge pose with hand movement progre...
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 -
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
