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Freeskiing
Ski bridge

Designed to get your hip flexors and core working together as they would while skiing to prepare them for the demands of the slopes.
Sets: 3 / Reps: 10

Photos: Carlin Gerbich, Vanessa Webb

February 2008



1. Place a medicine ball under your calves. Keep just your heels touching the ground.		2. Lift your hips up so that your body is in a straight line. Tense your core and the tops of your thighs and hold for two to three seconds.

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FREESKIING

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Dumb-bell step-ups

Building strength endurance in your legs is key for long days out in the snow.
Sets: 3 / Reps: 30 / Target: Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes And Calves

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Decline press-up

You will need strength endurance in your upper body so that your muscle condition is balanced and runs through your core
Sets: 4 / Reps: 5

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One-legged dumb-bell squat

Rehab for muscles around the knee but also protects healthy joints against injury
Sets: 3 / Reps: 15 Each Side

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Curl to press

Shoulders play a part in holding the torso in a good skiing posture. Arms need to be strong enough to balance the body
Sets: 3 / Reps: 10

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Aquaman plank

Your core needs to be able support your spine through the diagonal plane of motion, especially when rotating in mid-air
Sets: 3 / Reps: 10 Seconds

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Vision anchor

Improve your tricks by keeping your eyes on the same spot. When you land you'll know where your body is in relation to the ground
Sets: 3 / Reps: 4

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Ski bridge

Designed to get your hip flexors and core working together as they would while skiing to prepare them for the demands of the slopes.
Sets: 3 / Reps: 10