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Master the Reverse Lunge | The Foundation Every Hockey Player Needs
In the video below, I’m coaching a bodyweight reverse lunge, one of the most important lower-body exercises we use with hockey players.
When it’s done properly, it builds strength that actually transfers to skating, while taking unnecessary stress off the knees.
Why the Reverse Lunge Works
- Shifts more load into the glutes and hips, not just the knee
- Allows the knee to travel forward safely, like it does in skating
- Teaches players how to pull the ground, then push it away
- Builds balance and strength in deep skating positions
Compared to forward lunges, this variation is often more knee-friendly and more skating-specific.
Key Coaching Points from the Video
- Start with feet about hip-width apart
- Step back without letting your body weight shift backward
- Let the front knee drive forward
- Match your upper-body angle to your shin
- Keep weight balanced through the foot
- Pull the ground first, then push it away as you stand
This is the same pattern used when applying force on the ice.
Why This Matters:
Strong skating doesn’t come from rushing into heavy weights. It comes from learning how to load the hips, control the knee, and produce force efficiently.
Master this with bodyweight first, then loading later becomes safer and more effective.
If you want help knowing when to progress this, or how it fits into your current training, just ask.
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Master the Reverse Lunge | The Foundation Every Hockey Player Needs
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