Flexibility Poses & Static Stretches
Beginner-Foundation: Seated single leg forward fold stretch
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Purpose: This seated forward fold allows skaters to work on the flexibilty of one hamstring at a time, which can be helpful as the flexibilty os both legs is generally not even, so in a double leg forward fold the legs are not stretched evenly.
Focus: Hamstring flexibilty, low back tension relief
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Foundation-Advanced: Resting pigeon p...
Purpose: This variation of pigeon pose is more relaxing and allows skaters to deepen the stretch by settling into it for an extended period of time. This is also a great pose for those who have to sit a lot!
Focus: External hip rotatation, turnout, hip flexibilty, low back flexibillity, back ten...
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Foundation: Lying down single leg ham...
Purpose: Using a stretch strap can help skaters get into a deeper hamstring stretch, especially if they can't get a good grip on their leg. Keeping one leg bent ensures that the skater keeps the hips square and even while stretching.
Focus: Hamstring flexibilty, square hips, alignment
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Advanced: Pancake stretch
Purpose: The pancake can help skaters prep for the middle splits. In a pancake stretch, the skater folds forward, which mainly targets the hamstrings, but the legs are open, which also works hip rotation. The difference between the pancake and the middle splits is that in a pancake stretch, the p...
