Flexibility Poses & Static Stretches
Advanced: Seated forward straddle with reach forward stretch
30s
Purpose: This split is helpful for skaters to work on their middle split flexibility, their Russian split jump, and external hip rotation. Reaching forward in the straddle increases the intensity of the stretch and also allows skaters to work on lengthening their spine and stretching their arms and shoulders
Focus: Hip stretch, hamstring stretch, calf stretch, shoulder stretch, adductor stretch, groin stretch, hip opener, pelvic opener, external rotation, spinal elongation
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Beginner-Foundation: Seated single le...
Purpose: This seated hamstring stretch is helpful for stretching one hamstring at a time. It is easier than a standing variation because the skater does not have to focus on stability and can get deeper into the stretch.
Focus: Hamstring flexibility, ankle mobility, ankle flexion, forward splits
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Foundation-Advanced: Lying down Y str...
Purpose: Using a band can be particularly helpful when skaters are working towards certain poses, such as a Y-stand. This stretch helps skaters improve their Y-stand for spirals and spin variations
Focus: External hip rotation, hip flexibilty, hamstring flexibilty,
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Foundation: Standing single leg hamst...
Purpose: This pose stretches one hamstring at a time, which can allow you to get deeper into the stretch. The foot lifted up also helps with ankle flexion and mobility
Focus: Hamstring flexibility, ankle mobility, ankle flexion, forward splits
