Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Push vs. Pull

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'