This series features exercises to help train the muscles for the salchow jump, whether you are working on singles, doubles or triples. It is important to train the smaller muscle groups to help activate the positions properly.

Axel take off rows
Axel hip extension exercise
Axel follow through with box
Axel walk though

This circuit will help improve your strength in the glutte medius, minimus and maximus muscles in order to help better align your take off and activate the muscles needed to perform a stable jump.

Overview:
0:14 Introduction + defining swinging
1:09 Axel entrance edge explanation and exercise
1:20 Skating side lead
1:40 Why practicing stability and alignment during take-off is necessary
2:41 Common mistakes stepping into axel edge
3:30 Exercise for keeping a narrow follow-through
4:40 Fol...

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Follow along in this video segment as we break down the salchow in simple steps. This is a great video for anyone learning the single jumps.

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Follow along in this video segment as we break down the salchow in 7 simple steps. This is a great video for anyone learning the single jumps.

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