Henrik Zetterberg's Suspended Core Series
October 1, 2012
NHL All-Star forward Henrik Zetterberg performs a series of suspended core exercises to increase core strength and stability to make him stronger and more balanced on the ice.
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About the Video
Henrik Zetterberg, NHL All-Star forward, builds a stronger core with this Suspended Core Series. This helps him stabilize his core and efficiently transfer force from his lower to upper body. The natural instability of suspended exercises builds his complete core to improve his overall power on the ice. Follow the directions below to make sure you're performing the exercises in a proper manner:
Suspended Knee Tuck to Buzzsaw
- Keep back parallel to ground
- Drive each leg backwards from tucked position
- Keep core tight and back straight
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Sets/Reps: 3-4x6-8
Suspended Knee Drive
- Keep back flat and body in straight line
- Drive suspended leg to elbow
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Sets/Reps: 3-4x6-8 each leg
Suspended Pike
- Keep head neutral and back flat
- Drive hips to ceiling
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Sets/Reps: 3-4x6-8
