The Program | Off-Season Hockey Training: Weeks 11-12, Day 4 - Skater's Squats

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Channel: Nike Canada · 2011 · Sports

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Skater Squats:
1. Start in a standing position with feet together. 
2. Extend a leg behind you at a 45 degree angle to end in a lunge position. 
3. Hold, and return to start position and extend with the other leg. 

This drill mimics a skating stride to improve leg strength and stability.

SETS: 2  |  REPS: 7- 10  |  RESTS: 60-90s  |  Superset: Horizontal Pull-Ups

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SUPERSET: For increased difficulty, complete sets of drills with the same letter (e.g. A, A) as a circuit.

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