Fit Skiing – Skiing Tips, Exercises, and Advice

	Side Bridge DIFFICULTY Moderate EQUIPMENT NEEDED None STARTING POSITION On your side with forearm on ground and elbow under shoulder. PROCEDURE Push Forearm away from body. Lift hips and legs into the air and hold for 2 seconds. Slowly lower your body to the starting position and repeat. COACHING KEYS Keep Body in a straight line. Keep abdominals tight. YOU SHOULD FEEL IT In the shoulders and the lateral side of your trunk (the side that is closest to the floor). SKI PURPOSE Warms up your core and hips. Improves core strength, which helps improve stability on the slopes.

Side Bridge

Moderate

None

On your side with forearm on ground and elbow under shoulder.

In the shoulders and the lateral side of your trunk (the side that is closest to the floor).

Warms up your core and hips. Improves core strength, which helps improve stability on the slopes.