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How important is flexibility in skiing?

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Flwrs
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I am a little below average flexible i would say. With relatively stiff ankles and hips.

How much does it really affect my skiing, spinning, riding switch etc.?

Sometimes i feel like i can‘t twist and turn my body as i want to.

Or is it more important to get strong and just get the movement patterns down?

Are there exercises to improve flexility for skiing specifically?

Thanks
Dec 30 2024 3:49AM
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Rock_Inhabitant
Posts: 1218 - Karma: 12,359
There are tons of exercises you can find on YouTube that focus specifically on skiing strength and flexibility. I don’t have any specific recommendations but there’s so many, you can for sure find one that suits you
Dec 30 2024 5:56AM
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BallClapper
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Flexibility is good for injury prevention
Dec 30 2024 8:27PM
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SmokedGouda
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Dec 30 2024 9:32PM
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ReturnToMonkey
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Yoga
Dec 30 2024 11:41PM
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Getshifty
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ReturnToMonkeyYoga


Real shit, Yoga + end ROM strength = injury prevention
Dec 31 2024 3:25PM
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Slugger66
Posts: 126 - Karma: 802
^what that guy said

Flexibility is important, but never without strength. There's a swath of strength exercises that also stretch important muscle groups. Check out ATG split squats, bulgarian split squats, and RDLs to start!
Dec 31 2024 4:31PM
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Ovaries
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flexibility is for virgins, not chads
Dec 31 2024 5:58PM
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Skidude24
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BallClapperFlexibility is good for injury prevention


Second this. Do 15 mins of yoga per day, works wonders.
Dec 31 2024 7:00PM
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