Purpose: This drill helps skaters stretch one shoulder at a time by having the free arm gently pull on the arm that is overhead to increase the stretch. This should be done carefully and to the point of any pain.
Focus: Shoulder mobility, injury prevention, warm-up
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Beginner-Foundation: Wrist extension ...
Purpose: This wrist extension stretch is helpful for creating more mobility through the wrists, which can help with more fluid artistry. Stretching the wrists is also helpful for skills like handstands, which can be tough on the wrists if they are not properly warmed up. More mobile wrists are a...
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All levels: Kneeling wrist flexion an...
Purpose: This exercise helps skaters increase mobility in their wrists. Wrists are an often-overlooked part of mobility, and should be worked on as hand movements play a big role in artistry and choreography
Focus: Wrist mobility, wrist flexion, wrist rotation, injury prevention, handstands
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Beginner-Foundation: Cross body shoul...
Purpose: This stretch helps warm-up your shoulders and improve mobility, and shoulder mobility is necessary for all elements of skating.
Focus: Shoulder mobility, injury prevention, warm-up
