HOCKEY TRAINING: How to Squat for Strength and Power

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This is a tutorial on the proper technique for a hockey squat.
This is important for your hockey training and hockey workouts.

[@PappaAlvaro]

If you want to learn the squat look at a Starting strength video with Mark Ripptoe instead

[@jannelakkapaa6057]

Toes pointing a bit out and pushing knees out makes it easier to sit low enough. Push your gut out to create stedy core to support your back

[@tylerkane4617]

I've heard that single leg squats are actually more effective and hockey-specific since you take a stride with one leg at a time + it works on your core/balance a bit simultaneously. I tried this for a while and noticed results (seemingly improved control, power and more 'feel' for each stride) but I'd been off the ice for a while so I can't tell whether it was just my imagination. Do you know if this is true?

[@CoachZac]

Hey Tyler. Single leg squats are great. Both types of squats have their place in a good off-ice hockey training program. If you want to download our free 7-day hockey workout you can get that at 247HockeyAcademy.com

[@dustin1935]

How many reps and sets when squatting???

[@CoachZac]

However many you want. There are hundreds of combinations you can follow.

[@ruzzcraze1862]

This is 4 years late, but if you are still curious. Go in the range of 3-10 with 6 being optimal. Don’t ego lift, and squat consistently(2x a week for hypertrophy.)