Fit Skiing – Skiing Tips, Exercises, and Advice

	Straight Arm Pulldown DIFFICULTY Moderate EQUIPMENT NEEDED cable pulley STARTING POSITION Holding the cable handles in both hands. You should have about 6 to 12 in. of space between your hands. PROCEDURE Adjust the pulley so your hands are in line with your shoulders. Pull the cable pulley down and back, bringing he shoulder blades together at the end of the movement (palms facing towards the body). Slowly bring the arms upward, returning to the starting position. Repeat for the suggested number of repetitions. COACHING KEYS Pretend there is a pencil in the middle of your back and you are trying to squeeze it. Keep the arms as straight as possible. YOU SHOULD FEEL IT In your mid and outer-back and triceps. SKI PURPOSE Improves structural integrity around the shoulders and mid-back and minimizes fatigue when holding ski poles.

Straight Arm Pulldown

Moderate

cable pulley

Holding the cable handles in both hands. You should have about 6 to 12 in. of space between your hands.

Adjust the pulley so your hands are in line with your shoulders.
Pull the cable pulley down and back, bringing he shoulder blades together at the end of the movement (palms facing towards the body).
Slowly bring the arms upward, returning to the starting position.
Repeat for the suggested number of repetitions.

Pretend there is a pencil in the middle of your back and you are trying to squeeze it.
Keep the arms as straight as possible.

In your mid and outer-back and triceps.

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