Purpose: Practice this drill to improve upper and lower body positioning for the lutz jump. Challenge yourself to improve balance and stability in the position by keeping your hands off the wall as long as possible. Emphasize pressure on the outside of the takeoff foot and the alignment of the picking foot over the skating side.
Focus: lutz takeoff, lower-body alignment, upper body alignment, balance, stability, edge pressure
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Lutz Take-Off Timing And Alignment Dr...
Purpose: Skaters can use this drill to help build muscle memory for their lutz take-off timing and position. The drill focuses on upper body alignment paired with timing of pick.
Focus: lutz takeoff, alignment, timing, upper body positioning -
Lutz Take-Off Plank Exercise: Advance...
Purpose: This exercise will help skaters to build strength in their lutz takeoff position while engaging their core and upper body.
Focus: lutz takeoff, alignment, core strength, upper body strength -
Lutz extension reach downs: Advanced-...
Purpose: This exercise will help skaters to improve the stability and control on the extension in their lutz.
Focus: hip, glute, core, extension, lutz
