Fit Skiing – Skiing Tips, Exercises, and Advice

	External Rotation with Resistance Band DIFFICULTY Easy EQUIPMENT NEEDED Resistance Band STARTING POSITION Find the appropriately weighted resistance band. Secure one end so that it will not move. PROCEDURE Grab the handle of the band and place your arm at a 90 degree bend, flush with the side of your torso Pull the band away from the body making sure to keep the elbow flush with the side of your torso. Return to the starting position. Repeat for the suggested number of repetitions. COACHING KEYS Stuff a towel in between your elbow and torso if you are unable to keep it flush with the side of your body. YOU SHOULD FEEL IT Deep in the posterior and lateral side of the shoulder. SKI PURPOSE Improves structural integrity around the shoulders and minimizes fatigue when holding ski poles.

External Rotation with Resistance Band

Easy

Resistance Band

Find the appropriately weighted resistance band. Secure one end so that it will not move.

Grab the handle of the band and place your arm at a 90 degree bend, flush with the side of your torso
Pull the band away from the body making sure to keep the elbow flush with the side of your torso.
Return to the starting position.
Repeat for the suggested number of repetitions.

Stuff a towel in between your elbow and torso if you are unable to keep it flush with the side of your body.

Deep in the posterior and lateral side of the shoulder.

Improves structural integrity around the shoulders and minimizes fatigue when holding ski poles.