Gym Routine To Help Me Become An Even Stronger Skater

[NewYorkIslander]

I'm pretty strong on my skates, but would like to become as close to impossible to knock off the puck as I can. What do you guys recommend...I assume focusing on core activities, but does anyone know anything specifically that I can do? Thanks.

 

[mgoose]

http://www.nike.com/nikeos/p/niketraining/en_CA/sparq Those are the drills they test you on so it's a place to start at least.

 

[dragon8]

Being built like an ox helps

 

[jaydc7]

What does your gym routine look like now?

 

[Kris]

Clean/jerk; snatch; Hammer Strength ground base jammer

 

[cptjeff]

Squats and whatever your preferred core activities are.

 

[ramuman]

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[moulton]

Hi,

Have you read stuff by Mike Boyle? He has worked with lots of hockey players and his book "Functional Training for Sports" has a training routine for hockey players.

 

[melwoesblvd]

good info in here

 

[ramuman]

I think you play more than me NYR, but my experience is that if you can't get knocked over and can skate well, then your lower body isn't bad. I usually find that it's the one handed stuff that puts me off the puck, but I'm 6'0 and 150+ish. I only have a wrist shot and can get out of the way of hits...a very different angle compared to you

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[jaydc7]

I'd start with a 5x5 program (madcow, starting strength) which has an emphasis on legs and midline stablization.