The 5 Best Ski Core Exercises For Skiing Recreationally (plus core workout)
Core strength is the key to balance, control and power while skiing. Exercises required for a strong core are similar to those used in weight training, but with modifications to fit your needs as a skier. Core strength training benefits everyone, but is critical for injury prevention and sports performance. Let’s have a look at these 5 core exercises you can use to improve your skiing while mitigating injury.
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- Benefits Of Core Workouts If You Ski
- Add Dynamic Core Exercises
- The 5 Best Ski Core Exercises For Recreational Skiers and Athletes
- Sample Core Workout For Skiers
- More Exercises For Skiing
If you’re about to go on your next ski trip as a recreational skier, or you’r hoping to improve your physicality to enhance your ski performance, having a well rounded core can be beneficial. Skiing is an intense activity which shouldn’t be taken lightly, you need some form of physical performance to be able to be confident on the slopes. Training the core should be part of a well rounded plan to prepare your body for your next ski trip. Have a look at the 5 core exercises skiers can use in their full body strength training.
Benefits Of Core Workouts If You Ski
There are many benefits to working on your core, especially if you're a skier. Some of these benefits include:
Add Dynamic Core Exercises
It is important to add dynamic core exercises into your training as well as the more traditional isometric holds. When skiing you will be constantly moving, so the more dynamic core exercises will be more applicable to skiing itself while the isometric exercises will build the best required to perform the dynamic exercises with precision.
The 5 Best Ski Core Exercises For Recreational Skiers and Athletes
Sample Core Workout For Skiers
Complete 3 rounds
1. Glute Bridge Kettlebell Pullover
2. Half Kneeling Banded Diagonal Chop
3. Side Plank Kneeling Leg Raise
More Exercises For Skiing
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This resource was written by Sean Klein. Sean Richard Klein has thousands of hours of coaching experience and a BSc in Sports Science with Management from Loughborough University. He owns a gym in Bayonne France, CrossFit Essor, which runs group classes and a Personal training studio.
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