Purpose: This spinal twist benefits the whole body as it stretches, lengthens, and strengthens. One side of the body is stretched while the other side supports. This can also be great low back tension relief
Focus: Shoulder mobility, spinal mobility, spinal rotation, hip mobility, back tension relief
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Foundation: Off ice supported ankle m...
Level: Foundation
Primary focus: Ankle mobility
Additional benefits: Hip mobility.
Purpose: Works on ankle dorsiflexion, or the ability of the knee to press over the ankle while in a deep externally rotated squat.
Associated skating skills: Knee depth on edges, jump take-offs, landings. Espe... -
Beginner-Foundation: Wrist flexion st...
Purpose: This wrist flexion 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 als...
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Foundation: Hand clasp wrist rotation...
Purpose: Wrist mobility is important for figure skaters because choreography often uses our hands to express different things to music
Focus: Mobility, expression, wrist rotation
