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Improve Hockey Lateral Explosiveness

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Improve Hockey Lateral Explosiveness

Weight transfer is one of the most important qualities to develop as a high level hockey athlete. Effective weight transfer allows for your body to move more efficiently and with greater power outputs all while reducing the risk of injury. Allowing you to Unleash your Potential!

Lateral Weight Transfer Exercises

Exercise 1: Lateral Jump lunges

Improves:

  • Frontal (Lateral) plane weight transfer –
  • Landing stability and balance –
  • Body awareness and lateral explosiveness

Exercise 2: Bosu Lateral Jump Squats

Improves: 

  • Weight Transfer in the Frontal (Lateral) plane –
  • Loading and exploding side to side –
  • Quick feet and ground contact time

Exercise 3: Skater Long to Short

Improves: 

  • Frontal (lateral) weight transfer –
  • Absorbing into your landings –
  • Proper lateral loading mechanics

Exercise 4: Lateral Lunge to Flamingo

Improves: 

  • Weight Transfer in the Frontal (lateral) plane –
  • Single leg stability –
  • Lateral loading and explosiveness

This hockey weight transfer workout will get you some serious lateral speed and explosiveness! Although it looks quick and simple, many of these movements can be complicated and require some strength and movement prerequisites.

If you’re having trouble with any of the movements or something doesn’t feel right don’t hesitate to reach out and ask a question! I’m just an email away! rjost@trainingaspects.com

We can also schedule a complimentary movement assessment to see exactly what you need to work on to ensure you’re getting the most out of this workout! Thanks for reading!

#unleashthepotential

Written by:

Rob Jost – ACE-CPT, NSCA-CPT

Suggested Article: Quick Hockey Conditioning Workout

Take action… Now!

Training Aspects Personal Training and Sports Performance locations:

Voorhees Flyers Training center.

Ice land hockey rink

The Hollydell ice arena, in the main building.

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