www.hockeytrainingpro.com - Hip Flexibility for Goalies

[PurpleShamrock]

EXCELLENT video! Not only am I a goalie, but I'm also a personal trainer myself, so I found the information useful on two counts. Thanks for the tips, Maria!

[revolutioncondition]

@PurpleShamrock Thanks for letting me know you liked the video - really nice of you to do that.

Cheers,

Maria

[hockeyjock18]

I need some advice! I'm an 11 year old goalie and I'm trying to become more flexible. I just recently became a goalie so I'm not sure what important stretches I should be doing. Also I'm trying to learn to do the splits. I know it is a big thing that won't happen overnight but is there anything you could suggest that could help me reach this goal?

[revolutioncondition]

@hockeyjock18 - I have a couple pieces of advice for you. The first one (and you mentioned it already) is to be patient. You are growing, so you will go through phases where you will be tight (because our bones grow longer first, then our muscles catch up) - you cannot force your flexibility, just find a consistent routine that you can do 5 times per week - even if it is just 15-20 minutes. Finally, check out my video "Top three ways for hockey goalies to improve hip flexibility" - foam roll!

[Revomad1]

I'm glad I stumbled on your channel! I am a 32 year old goalie and maintaining hip mobility has become an increasingly difficult area for me over the past few years. I have some stretching to do! The one where you are on your belly with your legs bent at a 90* angle is a problem for me. When my feet are tight together, I can't get my knees together, let alone separate my feet! lol

[revolutioncondition]

@Revomad1 - glad to help you out. On that one stretch that gives you trouble, start with your knees a little farther apart. This one is key if you are going to play butterfly!

Thanks for the comment.

Cheers,

Maria

[Revomad1]

@revolutioncondition Thanks for the tip. I will give that a try tonight to help prepare for my game tomorrow.

[revolutioncondition]

@Revomad1 Let me know how it goes!

Cheers,

Maria

[Revomad1]

@revolutioncondition I didn't get a chance to try these out too much yet, but I spent quite a bit of time on the ITB stretch over the past 2 days and that really helped relax my hips and take some stress off of my weak/slightly damaged left hip flexor. I definitely need to work these stretches into a regular routine though.

[revolutioncondition]

@Revomad1 good point - with any type of flexibility training - consistency is the key!

[HilfMir55]

You're a really good teacher, thank you, this helps me

[revolutioncondition]

@HilfMir55 Great to hear - thanks for taking the time to let me know the info is useful.

Cheers,

Maria

[squeeky901]

i have a question, ive been playing goal for about a month now and im not very flexible. which muscle should i start to stretch first? hamstring, hips, or groin?

[revolutioncondition]

Great question and the answer is all of them! They all work together as a system (rather than each muscle working individually) so they all need to move a little more if you want to gain overall mobility. I hope this helps. Also check out my "Top three ways for goalies to improve hip flexibility" video.

Cheers,

Maria

-let me know if you have any other questions.

[BillionDollarZombie]

No need to 'bookmark' any other stretching videos. It's all right here.

Question: how many sets should I do for the above stretches? And what area should follow the groin?

Thanks!

[revolutioncondition]

I would do one set at a time, but you could do one set twice per day - maybe in the morning and after your come off the ice or after your workout. After the groin, I would focus on the hips - in particular the hip flexors.

I hope this helps! Have a great day!

Cheers,

Maria

[ThePhoneSamurai]

really helpful. thanks!

[revolutioncondition]

glad to help.

Cheers,

Maria

[Irvine86]

thank you so much for this video. my butterfly is already improving

[drumzillia96]

im gonna ad these into my strechs fo sho

[revolutioncondition]

Awesome! I know they will help!

Cheers,

Maria

[drumzillia96]

i can already start 2 c the differnce

[benjuito]

thanks for the great video. My foam roller is out and I am ready to go.