An athlete's strength comes from their ability to put their muscles on stretch and fire it quickly. The best athletes are the ones who make their muscles convert from the eccentric to concentric the fastest. This flexibility workout will help your muscles achieve maximal flexibility, giving them the ability to fire as quickly as possible.
This workout's main focus is for a hockey player. The most important thing is that hockey players have strong feet and ankles. Since they are mostly supported by stiff boots it is important to have strength in the ankle to maximize force production and balance for the athlete. This workout also is designed to maximize the speed of the hips and the strength of the obliques to maximize the speed on the shot. Hockey is a physical sport where balance and reactions are key! This workout will focus on building a strong foundation to prevent getting knocked around in the corners. This workout will also work on the muscles of the hips and glutes to maximize force production and relaxation while while maximizing the skating stride.
