Purpose: In this video, Emily guides skaters through a sequence of neck stretches. Neck stretches are important to maintain full body mobility, and good body awareness. Skaters often have issues dropping their head or knowing where it is in space during jump or spin, so these exercises can help skaters learn how to control their head in different positions.
Focus: Neck mobility, spinal mobility, body awareness, head position, neck flexion, neck extension, neck rotation, spinal mobility, artistry, expression, choreography
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Foundation: Seated neck and spinal mo...
Purpose: In this video, Emily guides skaters through a sequence of seated neck stretches. Beginners should do standing neck stretches rather than seated as it is more likely for skaters to round their spine and not maintain good posture when seated rather than standing. Neck stretches are importa...
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Advanced: Neutral spine, spinal movem...
Purpose: This video teaches skaters how to practice a neutral spine to help improve their posture and prevent injuries and common skater errors like anterior pelvic tilt and sway back.
Focus: Neutral spine, posterior tilt, anterior tilt, low abdominals, deep abdominals, posture, alignment, inju...
