Train Smarter by becoming stronger in ways that translate directly to the needs of your sport.⁠ ⁠ So if you're a hockey player who wants to skate faster then here's an exercise that will create balanced hip strength which is critical for multi-directional movement patterns. It also improves hip mobility and trunk stability. ⁠ ⁠ 𝙒𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙠𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙨⁠ ⁠ 1️⃣ Grab a weight and start with both feet shoulder width apart in a ¼ squat position.⁠ 2️⃣ Load the left leg (80) and stride the right out at a 45 degree angle. Tap or float over the floor while majority of the weight stays on the left leg. ⁠ 3️⃣ Pause at a 45 degree angle and horizontally push weight out from chest, keeping shoulders back, core tight and left leg strong.⁠ 4️⃣ Float right leg back to starting positing and simultaneously pull weight back towards chest. ⁠ 5️⃣ Repeat all reps on one side before switching to the other. ⁠ Ensure the supporting (left) knee does not collapse. ⁠ ⁠ There's still several we...