Bungee training for sports performance

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.

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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'

Cable movements training strength and balance simultaneously

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

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Speed Band Adduction for quick "ice" feet

Hockey Training with the BOSU BALL

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.

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Accelerated Band Jumps

Rotational Med Ball throws for passing and shooting

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

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.

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2-minute Drill

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

Speed Band Adduction for quick "ice" feet

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