Safe Lifting For Ice Hockey Players

Pick heavy stuff up and put it back down... safely.

As players look to set themselves up for a successful summer of off-season training, injury prevention is a critical element when looking to add strength. That way of thinking, with preparation and safety in mind, is non-negotiable and should supersede everything else.

Safe Lifting For Ice Hockey Players Video Playlist

I have seen tons of poor technique firsthand, and recognize how it can lead to subpar results and, worse, injury.

I’ve worked with strength & conditioning coach JD Dunn (follow him on Instagram) to create a playlist of basic safe physical lifting. JD is the head strength & conditioning coach at Solon HS in Ohio. He’s had stops that include working with the D1 hockey programs at the University of Minnesota under the legendary Cal Dietz.

You can find the full playlist here:

• https://www.youtube.com/@hockeysarsenal/playlists

Here is one example covering safe lifting alignment:

Safe lifting leads to safety and maximizing gains from your strength training. Have a great offseason!

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Further Reading

• Movin' on Up: Stair Conditioning for Hockey Players

• Player Development: Athlete Hardware vs Software

• How Wayne Gretzky Spent His Summer Growing Up

• The 3 Things Hockey Players Need to Know About Playing at the Next Level

• Predicting Future Top Level Performance: What is Relative Age Effect? What Correlates to Future Success?

• Does Off-Ice Testing Matter?

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