The Program | Off-Season Hockey Training: Weeks 11-12, Day 1 - Med Ball Push-Ups

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Channel: Nike Canada · 2011 · Sports

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Med Ball Push-Ups:
This drill requires a medicine ball.
You can increase your level of difficulty by switching the med ball between hands for each rep without touching your knee to the floor, or place both hands on the med ball to complete a power set. 

1. Begin in a pushup position with one hand on a med ball. 
2. Complete pushup sets for each arm. 

This drill s great for upper body explosive power. Helping you push opponents off the puck and adding power to your shot.

SETS: 3  |  REPS: 10-12  |  RESTS: 60- 90s

SUPERSET: Med Ball Power Circuit
Alternating Lunge, Wood Chop, Sumo Squats & Overhead Reach, Split Jump & Twist, Toe Touches

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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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