A slide board is often an ideal training device, specifically for the strenuous sport of hockey. Slide boards have flat surfaces that are often about 2 feet wide, ranging up to 9 feet long. There are numerous exercises that a hockey player can do on a slide board that can help further their athletic ability. Knowing what exercises to do can help you increase your fitness level and prepare you for the grueling hockey season.
Mountain Climber
Hold on to one of the bumpers with both of your hands, then put your legs underneath your body. Push your legs out one at a time and alternate them to imitate the movement of climbing.
T Push
Place your gliding foot higher up on the slide board, making it form a "T" shape with your foot that is pushing off. Push forward while in this position and return back to the original position.
Slide With Lunge
Perform a slide, then step ahead with the inside foot to push your body into a lunge. Be sure to step up as fast as possible to make an explosive lunge that will greatly stretch your leg and develop strength.
Slide With Crossover
Perform a slide, then cross your inside leg underneath your outside leg. You should touch the toe on your inside foot onto the grounds. This exercise helps create balance within your muscles in addition to developing leg strength.
Slide Boarding and Stickhandling
Grab a hockey stick and a puck or ball, then stick handle while you are sliding on the slide board. This will help you maintain balance, in addition to improving your puck-moving skills on the ice.
Dynamic Push-Up
Place covers such as gloves or booties on your hands, then perform a push-up while on the slide board surface. This will both improve your arm and chest strength in addition to helping you maintain your balance.
Balance and Agility
Push off from the slide bumper, then perform either a half or full spin. This will improve your balance, in addition to your agility, by forcing you to perform multiple movements at once. When performing this exercise, be sure to perform it in an open area and with a spotter to ensure you do not hit a wall or another object.
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