Purpose: Skaters should be practicing splits on a regular basis. This 360 split stretch will help deepen the stretch in each hold helping skaters hit better spirals, beillmanns, and other field moves. Skaters should aim to hold each position at least 30 seconds.
Focus: Hamstring flexibility, quad flexibility, square hips, hip mobility, upper back flexibility, isolated stretch.
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Y-stand hamstring twist and hold: Adv...
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. -
Superman upper back and shoulder stre...
Purpose: Skaters can use the wall and ground to get a deep stretch in their upper back and shoulders. Skaters should hold this stretch for at least 30 seconds and their body relax into it. Shoulder flexibility is important for skills like the biellmann and any catch spirals or spins, as well as i...
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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.
