Outside Spread Eagles are very easy to achieve for some skaters, but may pose a significant challenge to others. However, with sustained and diligent effort in off-ice and on-ice exercises, any skater can develop a smooth and seamless Outside Spread Eagle. Let’s get some tips from
@lex_fitzi from
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Off-ice
After completing a quick jog or skip to get the blood flowing,
Complete Dynamic hip opening exercises once to ensure muscles and tendons are appropriately warmed up
Hold Static hip opening stretches for 45-60 seconds to increase range of motion in the key areas
Hold Static glute stretches for 45-60 seconds to warm up glutes for on ice exercises
Enter Off-ice spread eagle position 5 times to practice the dynamic turnout movement required on ice
On-ice
Hold a Stationary Spread eagle position for 10 seconds at a time to introduce the position safely on the ice
Use a Squat entry into spread eagle position 5 times to ensure the turnout is occurring at the hips and...