Hockey Workouts
Best Plyometric Exercises For Hockey Players
One of the best ways to build explosive speed for hockey is to add plyometric exercises to your training program. But you can't just perform any old plyo routine and [...]
Pre-Season Hockey Training Program
Herb Brooks once said, "You don't have enough talent to win on talent alone." Essentially, if you don't work hard on and off the ice, you will quickly fall behind [...]
Off-Ice Drills To Improve Skating Speed
If you want to get faster on the ice, you need to perform skating drills that mimic the game of hockey. Most games involve players battling in the corners, cycling [...]
Off-Season Dryland Hockey Workout
Hockey is a rough game and it's incredibly demanding. If you want to excel on the ice, you need to be strong, fast, powerful and durable. And one of the [...]
Nail Yakupov Trains for His NHL Debut
Nail Yakupov steps on the ice with five of his Russian compatriots for a grueling practice at a rink outside Detroit, and although he is only 19 years old, he [...]
Abductor and Adductor Training for Hockey Players
Abductor strains, or groin strains, are one of the most prevalent injuries in hockey. (See Keys for Prevention) Groin strains are common in hockey because, unlike basketball and football, which are [...]
3 Pre-Season Workouts for Hockey Players
While no one knows if there will be an NHL season this year, hockey players need to be ready. It's important to choose the right pre-season workouts, or you could [...]
3-Week Summer Hockey Conditioning Program
Summer is the perfect time to build your hockey conditioning. Even though you aren't on the ice, you can still prepare for your first practice and game of the season [...]
Effective Dry-Land Training for Hockey Players
When developing a dry-land training program, hockey players and their strength coaches need to consider many factors to ensure that it is effective and leads to athletic development. Some of [...]
Skating on a Treadmill?
Treadmills are great for developing stride technique, speed, power and endurance. The combination of adjustable speed and incline allow for programs to be implemented that target many athletes' needs. For [...]