Purpose: This is a good beginner box jump exercise where skaters can practice improving their explosive vertical jump up to the box jump and distance across while having a lower impact landing with a gentle step down, working on stability as they land. This could be a good exercise for skaters with knee or back injuries who are looking to minimize impact on the landing or for skaters who have weak hip stability.
Focus: explosive power, stability, vertical jump, horizontal jump
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Two foot 1/4 turn with box jump: Adva...
Purpose: This is a good exercise to add in after skaters have been able to complete two foot 1/4 stationary jumps. It will help skaters to add height and length to their jump patterns while still working on the full body coordination and spacial awareness. This exercise also helps skaters to work...
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Advanced-Elite: Jump lunge 1/2 turn e...
Purpose: This advanced version of a jump lunge, a jump lunge 1/2 turn, helps skaters work on their explosive power, and is a great exercise to use in a plyometric or cardio workout.
Focus: Explosive power, vertical height, cardio, endurance, explosive strength, lunge variation
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Foundation: Introduction to burpees t...
Purpose: This video introduces the burpee exercise, explaining to skaters the benefit of this exercise, why it's helpful for a figure skater, key technique points to keep in mind when doing this exercise, and progressions for the burpee
Focus: Basic technique, alignment, progressions, variations...
