Beginner Apline Ski Exercises

Be strong to ski strong


Hit the gym 4-6 weeks before your first day on the slopes to get ready:

-balance
-core strength
-quadriceps (thighs)
-gluteus (buttocks) strength


Balance exercise 

Stand on a Bosu(tm) Ball:
With two feet, with one foot
In an athletic stance, as if you are skiing down the hill
Jump, bunny hop
Flex and extend as if you were actually on the slopes...feel the burn in your quads and ankles

Work on your balance and stance with a bosu ball in 10 minute sets 3x a week.



Core exercise


Killer Core Strength!
When skiing, your core muscles are importing for balance and stabilization. No need for 1,000 sit ups.
Every day, spare just 1 minute.
Get on the floor into a forearm plank. At first it will be the longest minute of your life! But it will pay off when you get on the slopes.

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Quadriceps (thighs) exercises




We rely on our quadriceps so much in skiing, probably too much! But nothing ruins a ski vacation like burning out your quads on the first day.
Work on your quads 3x a week to avoid the burn on the slopes:
Leg press machine (finish on tip toes to work calves as well)
Deep squats (with or without weights)
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Gluteus (buttocks) exercise

Work on those Glutes
In the sport of skiing, it's a good thing to have a, urugh, well-developed bottom. Your buttock muscles (gluteus) help your overall balance and power in skiing.
Try the Bridge Pose 3x a week to work the glutes and improve your stance.
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