Flexibility Poses & Static Stretches
Advanced-Elite: Heels elevated seated forward fold progression stretch
35s
Purpose: This stretch is a progression from a seated forward fold after skaters are able to reach their toes. The yoga blocks add extra difficulty
Focus: Lower body flexibility, seated forward fold progression, hamstring flexibility
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Advanced: Off-ice Y position demonstr...
Level: Advanced
Base exercise: Y Position
Variation: None
Purpose: Skaters should practice their Y position off the ice to work on their flexibility and balance before trying it either as a spiral or in a spin.
Focus: Balance, proper shape
Direction: N/A
Equipment: No Equipment -
Foundation-Advanced: Standing cross l...
Purpose: Crossing the legs in the forward fold allows skaters to target the lateral hamstrings and stretch the IT band, which can be a limiting factor in skater's flexibility poses
Focus: IT band flexibility
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Advanced: Flexibility for Y-stand 15 ...
Purpose: This stretch class is geared towards helping skaters improve their Y-stands. There are just a few exercises but they are very effective for helping skaters gain a deeper stretch in their Y-stand.
Focus: Y-stand, lower body flexibility, hamstring flexibility, glute flexibility, hip flex...
