Posts in Hip/Core Training

90-Degree MiniBand Step-Out (Shoulders Square)

90-Degree MiniBand Step-Out (Shoulders Square)

This is a variation of the 90-Degree MiniBand Step-Out exercise I posted a couple weeks back.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Kevin Neeld, PhD (@kevinneeld) Similar to the previous variation, the goal here is to […]

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Hip Injuries in Hockey

Hip Injuries in Hockey

A 2013 study from Philippon et al. found that over 1/3 of 10-12 year old hockey players have a structural change in their hips that limits hip flexion range of motion. Roughly 1/2 have hip labral tears. To your success, Kevin NeeldSpeedTrainingforHockey.comHockeyTransformation.comOptimizingAdaptation.com P.S. For more information on how to assess movement and integrate specific strategies […]

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Alternating MiniBand Elvis

Alternating MiniBand Elvis

The Alternating MiniBand Elvis is another exercise we integrate into our prep work.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Kevin Neeld, PhD (@kevinneeld) There are a couple things this exercise can help accomplish: 1️⃣ Help athletes […]

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90-Degree MiniBand Step-Out

90-Degree MiniBand Step-Out

The 90-Degree MiniBand Step-Out is an exercise we’ll integrate into our prep work both in the off-season and during the year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kevin Neeld, PhD (@kevinneeld) The goal here is to teach the player to “hold strong” on the front side knee as they open-up in the […]

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3 Exercises to Improve Hip External Rotation

3 Exercises to Improve Hip External Rotation

One of the primary goals of the early off-season is to re-establish full joint range of motion and control. A consistent (i.e. daily) focus on hip mobility work during the season can help players maintain their range of motion throughout the year; however, for players that are NOT consistently doing this work, it’s normal to […]

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