Partner shoulder skate

Category: Strength

Level: 1

1-2 widths/shoulder

  • Maintain neutral head/neck position
  • Engage core to maintain upright position
  • Ensure partner is of similar stature (shoulder-to-shoulder)
  • Ensure exercise is performed for each shoulder
  • Excessive leaning, pushing, or force from one partner
    • Cue "Equal contact"
  • Bobbing up and down while skating forward
    • Cue "Strong core"
  • Dynamic exercise involving warm-up for contact
  • Increases heart and breathing rates to prepare body for the warm-up exercises that follow