3 Mobility Exercises To Unlock Your Potential On The Ice
Don’t let mobility hold you back
The demands of playing high-level hockey can often be quite hard on the body. From reaction time and agility, to strength and flexibility, performing at your best is hard work. More often than not, quality stretching gets neglected by many athletes and with decreased flexibility, our risk of injury goes up. On the flip side, when an athlete increases their flexibility and stability, they can make drastic improvements in performance on the ice due to their flexibility not holding them back from efficient movements and strides.
In working with hundreds of athletes at OnSide, we’re noticing some big trends that are flying under the radar when it comes to mobility. Below you’ll find 3 of the best stretches for post-game mobility and injury prevention.

frog stretch






Suggested time in stretch: 3 mins.
Hip Flexor Stretch






Suggested time in stretch: 2 mins. per side
Seated PIRIFORMIS STRETCH






Suggested time in stretch: 2-3 mins per side
To get the most out of these stretches, perform them after warming up or post game. If these exercises are challenging it is a good indication this is exactly what you need. If you experience sharp pain, it’s best not to over-do it. See a massage therapist or physiotherapist if it worsens. If you’re looking to to take your team to the next level, mobility is a great place to start. Keeping your team healthy and making sure their foundation is strong is something OnSide Performance Centre has been doing for years. Get in touch if you’d like to know more about our Dryland programs for off-season and in-season.



Nathan Jeffrey
Being a lifelong rugby player, athletic development has been a large part of Nathan’s life. Throughout his athletic career, his knowledge and excitement for sport specific training has grown tremendously. Coaching quickly became an outlet for Nathan to share his passions with strength and conditioning and various ages of rugby teams. With the OnSide training facility, Nathan is now able to help maximize the athletic potential of athletes of all ages.




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