Off Ice Hockey Training

beginner level

The primary objectives of the foundation phase are: 1) enhance tri-plane movement ability; 2) build integrated whole body strength; and 3) enhance function for hockey. Movement strategies will target: 1) gait; 2) dynamic one leg balance; 3) 3D hip movement; 4) crossover ability; 5) strength in legs/trunk; 6) hitting/balance; 7) level change ability; 8) sustained body contact ability; 9) hand strength; 10) twist and rotate ability; 11) bending ability; 12) push and pulling ability; and 13) warding ability.

Week 1

Day 1

This daily workout contains 13 activities, you'll be doing the following activities:

	Resistance band bent over row Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Single leg balance with posterior leg reach and overhead anterior reach Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Front to back leg swing Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Side to side leg swings Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Lateral lunge with SI joint bend Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Step up Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Standing dumbbell shoulder press Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Reverse lateral step reach overhead Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Standing plank hold cable Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Single leg balance with overhead arm reach toward stance leg Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Wall squats with hands on wall Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Medicine ball chop and lift Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Turkish get up Sets: 3 Reps: 12

Day 2

Rest day!

Day 3

This daily workout contains 13 activities, you'll be doing the following activities:

	Resistance band bent over row Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Single leg balance with posterior leg reach and overhead anterior reach Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Front to back leg swing Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Side to side leg swings Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Lateral lunge with SI joint bend Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Step up Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Standing dumbbell shoulder press Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Reverse lateral step reach overhead Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Standing plank hold cable Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Single leg balance with overhead arm reach toward stance leg Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Wall squats with hands on wall Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Medicine ball chop and lift Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Turkish get up Sets: 3 Reps: 12

Day 4

Rest day!

Day 5

This daily workout contains 13 activities, you'll be doing the following activities:

	Resistance band bent over row Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Single leg balance with posterior leg reach and overhead anterior reach Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Front to back leg swing Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Side to side leg swings Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Lateral lunge with SI joint bend Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Step up Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Standing dumbbell shoulder press Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Reverse lateral step reach overhead Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Standing plank hold cable Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Single leg balance with overhead arm reach toward stance leg Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Wall squats with hands on wall Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Medicine ball chop and lift Sets: 3 Reps: 12
	Turkish get up Sets: 3 Reps: 12

Day 6

Rest day!

Day 7

Rest day!

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