Basic Strength and Conditioning
Basic Strength and Conditioning
To give your athletes some simple off-snow physical training tools!
For 6-12 year old boys and 6-11 year old girls, it is best to encourage lots of crossover training rather than specific strength and conditioning drills.
For athletes over this age, specific strength and conditioning exercises can be encouraged at home. This is particularly important pre-season.
Goblet Squats
Why: This helps with eccentric control of the quadriceps, i.e. explosive pop!
Planks and Side Planks
Why: This builds core strength to help with spins.
Hamstring Bridges
Why: Helping to build strong hamstrings and protect the ACL when landing.
Neck Strength
Why: To help prevent concussions.
Crab Walks with a Band
Why: To improve hip stability to prevent knees collapsing inwards.
Press Ups and Horizontal Rows
Why: To help with upper body robustness and ability to withstand impact.
Single Leg Stands and Presses
Why: Balance and lower leg strength.