Page Lipe demonstrates a fantastic exercise to develop the proper core strength and awareness for correct air positions. This is a conceptually “simple” exercise, but it’s surprisingly difficult to do this exercise well in practice.
In essence, Page has the skater stand against a wall and work on flattening their entire back against the wall with varying degrees of leg straightness. By practicing this exercise regularly, it is possible to dramatically improve a skater’s air position, particularly if they have a “sway back” which is so common among skaters.
For smaller skaters, doing this exercise against the barrier and then immediately trying to feel the same position and muscle usage in a backspin can offer dramatic results. It is also possible to have a taller skater leave the ice briefly to stand against a wall and come back on for the backspin. Try it!
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6 responses to “Ice Skating Tips – Exercise To Fix Sway Back (Page Lipe)”
This has helped my personal training clients feel the engagement of their abs as well as my skaters…. Thanks for the great info!
Great exercise for a very specific issue! GREAT!:)
Page! Loved it! THANKS!
Thanks Page! This is going to help so much! I do have a couple of very sway back skaters!
It is a lot harder than it looks! Just tried it myself…Show and tell ..Love it! Thanks for sharing Page 🙂
Great Stuff, thanks Page 🙂