|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
| Increasing Leg Strength |
|
| by Zach Lund, Skeleton Olympian |
|
|
 |
|
|
|
| Zach Lund, a member of the US National Team gives some solid strength training tips on how to increase leg strength, regardless of your sport. |
|
|
|
| Six-Way Lunge with Weight |
|
 |
 |
 |
|
|
| Start with a standard weight bar on your shoulders as if you were going to do a squat. Then do a side lunge to your right - 90 degrees. Come back to a standing position, then do another lunge with your right leg at 45 degrees. Come back to a standing position again, and then do a regular lunge straight ahead, then come back to a standing position. Then repeat these three steps on your left leg. Once you feel comfortable with your balance add weight.
Box Step-ups with Weight
|
|
 |
With two dumbbells in each hand, step up onto a box about 6" high. Alternate stepping up with both legs, and also alternate which leg you step back down with. |
|
| Box Jumps |
|
 |
With your feet together jump onto a box and back off again as fast as you can for a timed repetition. Challenge yourself to get as many contacts (times on the box) as you can during your set time period. It is best to do two timed reps on a 6" box, then two more on a 12" box. If you are comfortable with this you can even go to a higher box. Make sure to place the box against a wall when going this exercise. |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
Copyright © 2000-2004, TTNL Sports Network |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|