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, explosive power, full body plyometrics
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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: Off-ice alternating backw...
Purpose: This exercise helps students work on absorbing impact from jump landings and maintaining good control on the stretched landing position.
This exercise can be done with cones to help skaters work on maintaining even spacing on each jump, but the drill can also be done without cones
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Advanced: Skater jumps touchdown with...
Level: Advanced Base exercises: Skater jumps, same leg (loop) takeoff twist jump, change leg (axel) takeoff jump. Rotational direction demonstrated: Counterclockwise takeoffs. Use for: Lateral jump, timing + rhythm, quick twitch, explosive takeoffs
