Back

Sport Perfomance

Cherry Hill sports performance, Hockey Performance, Personal trainer tips, Sports performance

Top 5 Elite Kettlebell Exercises for Hockey Training

August 28, 2024

Top Kettlebell exercises for Hockey

Top 5 Elite Kettlebell Exercises for Hockey Training

Kettlebells can be very advanced movements especially some of the exercises we’ll break down in todays article. But once you master your weight transfer and ability to use the weight as an extension of your body your hockey potential can truly be unleashed!

KB Skater Clean

This is one of our go to exercises to help improve lateral weight transfer, hip shift and side to side explosiveness for our hockey athletes.

<span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span>

Hockey Application: Get shiftier hips, get in and out the corners faster, avoid hits easier and deliver harder hits.

KB Snatch Rotation Opener

Excellent exercise to help improve rotational weight transfer, increase shoulder stability and strength, as well as open up torso and thoracic rotation.

<span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span>

Hockey Application: Increase shoulder strength and mobility to take hits, Improve rotation and power on your shot, increase change of direction speed and explosiveness.

KB Biad

Top hockey exercise to maximize explosiveness, rotational weight transfer, and core stability.

<span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span>

Hockey Application: Increase first step explosiveness, take hits and deliver hits through improved core stability, better spatial awareness on the ice.

KB Ferris Wheels

Very advanced exercise but great for rotational weight transfer, core and feet stability, as well as shoulder mobility and strength.

<span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span>

Hockey Application: Become stronger on your skate and improve shiftiness on the ice.

KB Step Swing

Great exercise to improve weight transfer, foot speed and core stability.

<span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span>

Hockey Application: Increase foot speed, first step weight transfer and core stability on the ice.

Remember these movements can be very advanced and require a lot of prior kettlebell training to truly master. If you have any questions or have trouble with any of the exercise’s don’t hesitate to reach out, we’d be happy to help! A complementary movement assessment is always available as well to help you understand where you can improve and get better!

Written by:

Rob Jost – ACE-CPT, NSCA-CPT

Suggested Article: Top 3 Hockey Stride Increasers

Take action… Now!

Training Aspects Personal Training and Sports Performance:

Visit us: Inside of the Flyers Training Center 601 Laurel Oak Rd. Voorhees, NJ 08043

Recent posts

Cherry Hill sports performance, Hockey Performance, Personal trainer tips, Weight Loss

Fix these three things for an effective Kettlebell swing

Top 3 Kettlebell Mistakes The kettlebell is a full gym in one weight. When used effectively, it allows for resistance training, mobility, cardio, and endurance—all in one, with limited space needed for storage and use. Due to its effectiveness, it is available in most gyms. The issue? People misuse the kettlebell. The fitness industry, over…

Kirill Vaks

Nov 11, 2024
Cherry Hill sports performance, Fit and healthy, Hockey Performance, Personal trainer tips, Sports performance, Stretches, The scoop in all, Weight Loss

How Can Flexibility Improve Athletic Performance

We often find ourselves stuck in routines or feeling like there’s not enough time to focus on flexibility. Whether you’re powering through a demanding workday, pushing through practice, or dealing with post-workout soreness, improving flexibility can make a noticeable difference in performance and recovery. What Is Flexibility Flexibility is the ability of a joint, or…

BangD

Nov 10, 2024
Boxing Performance, Fit and healthy, Sports performance, Uncategorized

How Consistency in Boxing Training Drives Real Results

Consistency in Boxing Training and Real Results Achieving success in boxing, as in any skill, hinges on consistency. It’s not about the flashy moments but the steady, committed efforts in training that truly drive results. For those who commit to the grind, boxing training offers more than just physical benefits; it builds mental resilience, self-discipline,…

CoachT

Nov 8, 2024

Subscribe to our newsletter