A Simple Way To Build A Stronger Stride!

by Apr 28, 2021Educational

Without Needing To Be On The Ice

There are many ways to improve your skating stride in the gym or even at home. I find too many players feel they need to be on the ice in order to improve their skating. While it does help to be on the ice it’s not always necessary. 

Today, I’m going to go over one simple way you can improve your skating stride at home.

With the way the game is going, skating might be arguable the most important skill to have to be an effective hockey player.

As I previously mentioned, lots of players try and improve their skating on the ice, this makes sense. However, they’re missing out on a key component and that’s a strong core.

The stronger the core, the stronger the stride. And that’s because there is less movement with the body when skating which helps put all that force and energy into the ice with each stride. 

The first step in developing a strong core is by perfecting the plank. Focus on tucking those hips (stack ribs and hips). Keep your back flat (neutral spine) and build up to a 60s perfect plank. Quality always beats quantity.

Watch the video below