Career Paths
      


Taf's Report
      Report 1: ICE
      Report 2: Stretching
      Taf's Bio


Mental Game
      New Playing Roles
      Being One of Many
      MidSeason Burnout
      Parental Motivation
      Be Humble
      Adversity
      Negativity
      Concussions


Off-Ice
      Young Athletes: Part I
      Weight Gain
      Tip of the Week
      Strength Interview
      Strength Interview 2
      Leading Into Summer
      Warm-Up
      Train with Intent
      Training for Hockey
      8-Week Program
      Groin Strains in Hcky
      Speed-Agility Program
      Training for Quickness
      Off-Season Cardio
      Combination Lifts
      Strength Training
      20 & Down
      Flexibility
      Off-Season Rest
      Muscle Soreness
      Injury
      Injury Rehab


Nutrition
      Overview
      Hydration
      Meal Planning
      Food Groups
      Meal Plan
      Meal Timing
      Alcohol


Drills & Games
      Score More Goals
      Stop at the Net!
      The Slap Shot
      Stretching for Goalies
      PIG
      Rebound
      Survivor Rebound
      Bet for Skate


Equipment
      Breaking It In
      Stick With What...




Leading Into Summer

CB Athletics By Craig Ballantyne
Owner
CB Athletics



As the summer season approaches, athletes should be preparing by training the groin and lateral movements, not just forward and backward sprinting. Many athlete training and preparation programs do not address the groin in strength training or speed-agility drills. Thus, lateral movement and groin strength development will suffer.

One easy method to incorporate the groin in your strength training is to simply spread your stance beyond hip width while squatting or deadlifting. After that, make sure you add lateral agility drills to your regimen. Seek out websites that go over agility and explosive training. For more information, try this ISSUE #74 (www.cbathletics.com/issues/74.htm). Complete your training session with intervals to prepare your muscles for competition conditions.


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