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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