It's February! Which means for those of you who enjoy outdoor winter sports, the season is in full swing! Did you prepare well enough? If not, it's okay, we got you. This month's theme is Continue The Shred! Drills that are specific to skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, skinning, cross-country skiing, and telemarking.
Exercise: Farmer's Marches with Gripping Bell of Kettlebell
Purpose: To improve hip flexor, core stability and grip strength needed specifically to downhill, cross-country skiing, alpine touring, and winter hiking
Who It's For: Snowboarders, skiers, snowshoers, cross country skiers, and the ones that show off… tele skiers
Why We Love It: Because it is a comprehensive movement that challenges multiple parts of the body in motions specific to skiing
Procedure:
Stand with your legs parallel with feet shoulder width apart holding the bell of a kettlebell in each hand
Keeping your spine straight, lift one knee up towards your chest as high as you can without discomfort, without losing a stacked spinal position, and without dropping the bells!
Return the foot to the ground and repeat on the other side. You should feel your core, hip flexors, quads, and forearms/hands working the most
Repeat 4-6 times on each leg.
*Disclaimer: Not all exercises are suitable for everyone, and participation in novel activities may increase the risk of adverse effects such as pain, soreness, or injury. Please consult with your Physician or a local Physical Therapist prior to attempting any exercise you feel uncomfortable performing. If adverse reactions occur, discontinue performance of the exercise and consult your physician or trusted clinician for evaluation.
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