Hockey Dry Land Training

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Lunge and ROTATE

noreply@blogger.com (Web Master) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:00:00 +0000

Lunging with a simultaneous twist helps to build not only leg and core strength but adds balance and stability.

The "secret" is to keep your core tight and rotate your upper torso in a smooth controlled manner keeping the weight level.

Variations of this exercise include lunging forward & lunging backwards. If lunging forward, return to upper position by driving backwards off front foot. If lunging backwards, return to upper position by driving "upwards" with front leg.

Another variation of this exercise is to to perform while lunging over a set distance alternating legs.

Dumbbell RDL's with a shrug

noreply@blogger.com (Web Master) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:34:00 +0000

180 Reverse Bench Jump

noreply@blogger.com (Web Master) — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 02:15:00 +0000

Jump Rope variations for Hockey Training

noreply@blogger.com (Web Master) — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:20:00 +0000

Plyometrics for Power

noreply@blogger.com (Web Master) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:40:00 +0000

Plyometrics have long been used in sports performance training to increase speed and explosivness in sports, but many athletes have not taken advantage of angle plyo jumps. Angle plyo jumps improve explosion in side-to-side movements on the ice for hockey players. Check out the video above.

Track the puck with vision training

noreply@blogger.com (Web Master) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:08:00 +0000

Athletes move by what they SEE. Your actions on the ice are initiated by what you see---defensive players by the net, the puch shooting across the ice.

So, it only makes sense to train your vision! Download a FREE copy of our Athlete Vision Training Program below to make your on ice performance even better!

Vision Training Program

Online Athlete Training Facility Opens

noreply@blogger.com (Web Master) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:59:00 +0000

Online Training Facility for athlete featuring:

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Bungee training for sports performance

noreply@blogger.com (Web Master) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:54:00 +0000

When athletes use Bungee cords attahced to the body, a resisted effect is gain with a "smooth" build up of resistance.

Cords can be attahced individually to arms, legs or the hip region to create a training effect that improves speed, strength and power.

The Power Runner in the above video illustrates an athlete using bungee cords that are attached at 2 points: upper body and lower body.

Be creative in your use of bungee cords for performance training, and if you are looking for bungee training products visit our site at www.ProPowerTraining.com.

Online Training Facility days away!

noreply@blogger.com (Web Master) — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:49:00 +0000

The Online Sports Performance Training Facility is only days aways from opening, but while you wait, check out this video promo!

Sports Performance Training e-newsletter archive

noreply@blogger.com (Web Master) — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 02:39:00 +0000

Speed Agility Power Training e-newsletter archive
Have you seen our weekly sports performance newsletter? Wanna see articles on speed, agility, power and performance training? For back issues of Pro Power Weekly (our weekly training e-newsletter) check out the complete archive by clicking the link below.
Pro Power Article archive

Enjoy the Game

noreply@blogger.com (Web Master) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:40:00 +0000

Listen to a top player talk about enjoying the game.

Push vs. Pull

noreply@blogger.com (Web Master) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:10:00 +0000

If you pull..

...you'd better push!

Training your body for the riggers of hockey requires to to strengthen your push and pull muscles. In essence, you want to be well balanced in terms of muscle size and strength by doing exercises that focus on both aspects.

Sample Pull exercises:

DB/Barell rows
Lat pull downs
Pull ups

Sample Push exercises:

DB/Barbell bench press
Dips
Military press'

Cable movements training strength and balance simultaneously

noreply@blogger.com (Web Master) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:11:00 +0000

Hockey players need balance and power at the same time! Check out the vid below of Steve Nash (no, not a hockey player) and see how he trains of strength and balance at the same time using a cable machine*.

*You can do the same with a bungee cord/resistance band

The Pro Power Performance experiance

noreply@blogger.com (Web Master) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:12:00 +0000

Training with Pro Power Performance Training helps make athletes Faster, stronger and more explosive! Check out the video collage below and visit us at www.ProPowerPT.com

My better is better then your better (SPARQ)

noreply@blogger.com (Web Master) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:52:00 +0000

Speed Band Adduction for quick "ice" feet

noreply@blogger.com (Web Master) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:00:00 +0000

Hockey Training with the BOSU BALL

noreply@blogger.com (Web Master) — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:46:00 +0000

BOSU™ is an acronym for "both sides up". The BOSU® Balance Trainer can be used with the platform side either up or down for different types of balance challenge. Two recessed handles on the bottom of and towards the sides on the platform make it easy to turn over or carry. This hybrid fitness product has its genesis in the field of medicine, as well as balance, functional and sports specific training.

Sports conditioning, by its nature, is dynamic. The qualities of sports movement that can be trained with BOSU® Balance Trainer include endurance and power, cardiovascular conditioning, agility, balance, proprioception and flexibility. You can accomplish specific transfers to almost any sport through a variety of static balance exercises and dynamic balance drills. The variations are almost unlimited. One, two or multiple BOSU® Balance Trainers can be used to set up drill patterns for sports goals.

Check out the BOSU Ball at www.BOSUPro.com.

Accelerated Band Jumps

noreply@blogger.com (Web Master) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:15:00 +0000

Rotational Med Ball throws for passing and shooting

noreply@blogger.com (Web Master) — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:51:00 +0000

Rotational medicine ball throws are not only a great core developer, but also helps hockey players create more power for shooting and passing. The rotational med ball throw utilizes the lower back, abs, and hips as players throw a medicine ball across their body explosively.

By throwing the ball away from the body, players simulate the shooting effect by pushing an object away from them and releasing it, unlike a weight lifting exercise where you must return the weight to the starting position.

Slide boards for maximum dryland training

noreply@blogger.com (Web Master) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:55:00 +0000

A slide board is a great training tool traditionally used by hockey players and skaters but can be beneficial to any athlete. It's designed to enhance lateral movement and strengthen leg power all in one smooth exercise. The simple construction of a slide board is easy and inexpensive to create and provides an intense training workout for the serious athlete or an aerobic exercise for the occasional user.

Read more by clicking here.

2-minute Drill

noreply@blogger.com (Web Master) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:31:00 +0000

Although designed for football, this is a great drill for Hockey Players!

Speed Band Adduction for quick "ice" feet

noreply@blogger.com (Web Master) — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 10:40:00 +0000

Want quicker feet on the ice? Train with bands around your ankles on dry land. Check out the video above on adduction speed band training

Coming Soon January 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Web Master) — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 16:11:00 +0000

Coming in January 2008 we will have even MORE great training information, drills, information and workouts for athletes and coaches! Stay tuned!

Step up and exlode for powerful ice strides

noreply@blogger.com (Web Master) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:07:00 +0000

Using step-ups in off-ice workouts helps to power your skating on the ice by working key lower body parts---hips, knees, glutes, and hamstrings. Now take it to a totally different level by adding resistance and instead of finishing on the box or bench, step-up and explode into the air!

Here's how:

Find a bench or box that can be stepped up on
Have a partner stand behind you with a bungee cord or some type of "stretchy" band around your waist
With one foot on the box and one foot on the box, explosively drive into the air off of the elevated leg
Land and repeat

Perform with the opposite leg.

Check out the video below to see it in action and for suggest sets and reps.