Purpose: This lying down hamstring stretch is a good way to work on deep hamstring flexibilty in one leg at a time. Skaters should work to keep their shoulders and hips pressed into the ground evenly on this stretch so they aren't rotating or compensating to try to pull the leg closer.
Focus: Hamstring flexibility
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Beginner-Foundation: Seated single le...
Purpose: This seated hamstring stretch is helpful for stretching one hamstring at a time. It is easier than a standing variation because the skater does not have to focus on stability and can get deeper into the stretch.
Focus: Hamstring flexibility, ankle mobility, ankle flexion, forward splits
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Advanced: Pancake stretch
Purpose: The pancake can help skaters prep for the middle splits. In a pancake stretch, the skater folds forward, which mainly targets the hamstrings, but the legs are open, which also works hip rotation. The difference between the pancake and the middle splits is that in a pancake stretch, the p...
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Foundation: Standing single leg hamst...
Purpose: This pose stretches one hamstring at a time, which can allow you to get deeper into the stretch. The foot lifted up also helps with ankle flexion and mobility
Focus: Hamstring flexibility, ankle mobility, ankle flexion, forward splits
