Purpose: This variation of frog stretch is great for opening your adductors, and your hips. It also requires core and back stabilization. Pressing your feet together increases the intensity of the stretch and is also a great way to activate your deep glute muscles.

Focus: glute activation, addu...

Purpose: This variation of a forward lunge stretch, with the foot elevated, helps skaters get a deeper stretch in their hip flexor and quad of the back leg. It also increases the intensity of activation of the quads and glutes in the front leg, making it a good exercise for warm-up as well.

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