Upper Body Strength
Eagle To Landing Position Holds With Upper Body Resistance: Foundation-Advanced
20s
Purpose: Practice upper body control in your eagle and landing positions. Build upper body strength and practice core engagement during the landing phase. Ensure alignment over the skating side and internal rotation of the free hip during this exercise.
Focus: upper body control, upper body strength, eagle position, landing position, stability, balance, core control
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Elite: Tricep extension on bosu exercise
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