Below
is a series of ice hockey exercises to address common
muscle
imbalances that occur in hockey players. To go to Hockey Stretches
immediately
click here.
Flexibility training will not only prevent injuries but will also
improve your game. Because the game of hockey takes place on a
virtually frictionless surface it is important to have core stability
as well as flexibility. You
can find core exercises here. Why should ice hockey exercises include stretching? How should hockey players stretch? Stretching Exercises for Ice Hockey When do hockey injuries occur? What type of injuries do hockey players sustain? Who gets injured? How does physical conditioning affect rates of injury? What are the main muscles used in hockey? Stretching exercises for ice hockey Hockey warmup and cool down ![]() Why should ice hockey exercises include stretchingStretching should occur while off the ice and prior to practices and games to improve a player's flexibility so that they can move more freely, improve their level of performance, expend less energy during movement, and is a fundamental part of a good risk management program. Stretching benefits include:
Ice Hockey exercises - How should hockey players stretch
Flexibility in a young player will change with growth spurts and this should be accommodated during the stretching program. (usually about age 12 for girls and 14 for boys) Stretching is only one component of an adequate program of ice hockey exercises. A player's program and hockey drills must also address components of aerobic and anaerobic fitness, strength, and power. |
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the Trunk and Shoulders
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Stretch the Hip Flexors
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Adductors are stretched in
sitting.
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![]() | Stretch your hamstrings in
sitting. If
you are able to maintain a straight lower back and anteriorly tilted
pelvis while performing this stretch it is significantly more
effective.
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This is a good stretch for both
hips.
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