After a research-filled post on Stretching for Hockey and a long rant on NHL Combine Test Results and why comparing off-ice testing results between players is senseless, I thought I’d stick with something a little more laid back today.
Hockey players can improve their shooting power by improving their rotational power off the ice. Essentially, rotational power is maximized when it’s initiated through the hips and transferred through the core.
Check out a few of my favorite exercises below to improve rotational power (and hockey shooting power). I actually learned the “partner toss” variation of this from my colleague Mike Potenza from a video he posted on Hockey Strength and Conditioning. If you aren’t a member yet, I’m officially disappointed. You can try it for 7 days for only $1. I even bought a shorter domain name (http://HockeySC.com) so you don’t have to type in http://HockeyStrengthandConditioning.com everytime you want to go to the site. It can’t be any easier!
On to the videos:
Side Standing Med Ball Scoop w/ Partner Toss
Rotational 1-Arm Cable Row
Mix these exercises into the beginning of your training sessions and you’ll start to notice that your shots have a little more power behind them.
To your continued success,
Kevin Neeld