Flexibility Poses & Static Stretches
Foundation-Advanced: Standing forward fold with elevated shoulder stretch
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Purpose: This variation of a standing forward fold helps skaters also work on shoulder mobility and flexibilty while stretching their hamstrings. Shoulder flexibilty is important for skills like the biellmann and any catch spirals or spins, as well as injury prevention
Focus: Hamstring flexibiltiy, spinal elongation, shoulder mobility, shoulder flexibiltiy
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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...
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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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Advanced-Elite: Layback with foot on ...
Purpose: This layback stretch is a great way to have skaters focus on keeping their free leg lifted and externally rotated while leaning back.
Focus: Layback spin, attitude position, external rotation, back flexibility, hip flexibility, shoulder flexibility
