Purpose: This all encompassing drill will help skaters build a strong core while learning how to isolate the upper body as the leg comes behind and the knee drives through as the body rotates. Skaters should feel the upper body position maintained in a forward plank as the lower body and torso rotates. Skaters should look to do 10-12 reps on each side, or alternatively could to timed on each side 30 sec-1 min each.
Focus: axel, plank, core strength, axel isolation, upper body training, full body strength
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Single arm hydrant: Foundation-Elite
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Advanced-Elite: Slider side lunge wit...
Purpose: This full-body exercise works a skaters' lower body in the side lunge and upper body with the overhead press. The slider is especially helpful for skaters to build inner thigh strength. By pressing into the slider as they squeeze back into a standing position, skaters can strengthen thei...
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Elite: Straight arm lat pull downs kn...
Purpose: This exercise challenges a skater to keep their core engaged and strong while exerting a pull force with their upper body to strengthen primarily their lats.
Focus: Core strength, lats, abdominals, biceps, shoulders, back strength, stability, air position
