What are some good stretches for figure skaters?
especially so I can do a Beillman spin...
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Work on your back and thigh muscles. Make sure when you do back bends (bridge), you can hold yourself up for at least 12 seconds with your hands and legs almost touching.When doing your splits, put your left leg in front (if you're going to spin on your left leg) and bend back your right leg. Catch your right leg with your right hand and pull it to your head. Now arch back and count to ten. Release. Repeat on other leg to even out.
Hold on to something, like a bar or wall. Face whatever you are holding. Now kick straight back (like a spiral). Do six with your back arched. Next, do six, excelpt this time bend your leg as if youre doing the bielman with your leg. Repeat on other leg to even out.
This time, your left hand should be on your left side. Stand with the wall or bar (or whatever you're using) to your left. Now, hold on to the bar with your left hand. Now, kick up and bend your right leg. When you do this it should look like your leg is in the bielman position, before it drops back down. While you are kicking your leg back, throw your right arm up to catch your foot. The process goes from your right side, to right in front of you, to in front of your forehead, to above your head, to your leg. Most people don't get this, but once you do, it will help a lot.
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Backbends. Also, practice doing a beillman off ice. Lean up against a wall for balance and then lift your leg up. My beillman used to not be very good, but the more I did it, the better it got. It also helps if your muscles are warm when you practice them. And they tend to make your fingers hurt from your blades digging into them, so make sure you wear gloves.What do i wear when going iceskating ?
Anything that stretches out your back, legs, and arms are good to do. I think that practicing stretching your spirals off the ice holding onto a ballet bar may be the most helpful for the Bellman spin. Good luck.More Questions & Answers...