Off-Ice Goalie Training Exercises That Gave A Client Trouble
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Channel: GoalieTrainingProTV · 2013 · Sports
http://www.HockeyTrainingPro.com Get the full article that goes with this video at: http://hockeytrainingpro.com/wordpress/2013/07/these-exposed-his-weaknesses/ Hockey strength and conditioning specialist Maria Mountain, MSc shows how some simple exercise can amplify your deficiencies in strength, stability or movement. She shares an experience she had while running through some off-ice goalie training exercises with a minor hockey goalie this summer. You might be making some of the same mistakes without realizing it. Strength Without Stability We started through our workout and I put in some single leg strength work -- you know I love single leg strength training because it requires strength and stability. My guess is that his trainer at home had not yet got to this stage in the training program (I am sure he was going to add it in over the next week or two). When I had Rob single leg squat off a box, he struggled like crazy. With two feet on the floor -- no problem, in fact very, very strong, but rely on just one leg and his force production, stability and alignment went down the tubes. Here is the cool part, with a little coaching and repetition, Rob was already competent with the exercise, it just took a little practice to get his muscles working and stabilizing. Dominant Dominance The second exercise that gave Rob trouble was a lateral hurdle step from a kneeling position. He was great moving to his left (pushing with his right leg), but when he got into a kneeling position on the other side of the hurdles, he always wanted to lead with his right foot again, rather than push off his left. Subconsciously, he probably has similar preferences on the ice which can lead to inefficiencies or delays in response. So by practicing this exercise Rob can become a little more ambidextrous with his legs. So this is another way that your off-ice training can help improve your movement on the ice. We are not trying to exactly mimic what you do on the ice -- that would be impossible, the surface, equipment, heigh of your foot, etc. all change the mechanics -- but you can improve your 'vocabulary' of movement and strengthen the muscles you need to use during practices and games. Discover even more off-ice goalie training exercises by hitting the "Subscribe" button or by visiting http://www.YouTube.com/RevolutionCondition
