Level: Advanced
Exercise: Single leg on med ball glute bridge raises
Purpose: Single leg glute raises are a great exercise to have skaters develop unilateral strength for jump take-offs, stroking, and other hip extension type movements. Having a foot on a med ball adds a difficulty with the challenge of the instability, which mimics the unstable forces skaters exert strength against on the ice.
Focus: Gluteus medius, gluteus maximus, gluteus minimus, hamstrings, hip flexors, stability training,
Equipment: Medicine ball