Skiing difficult terrain requires more than just confidence. You need an understanding of how to properly ski the area, for one, but you also need the strength required to do it. A lot of that strength is in the legs, but you need plenty of core strength to stay upright and in control as well. So if you’re starting your preseason training or are looking to add more core to your workout routine, here are 3 exercises that’ll help out.
So why exactly does core matter for your skiing? Our bodies are constantly resisting rotations and side-to-side collapses while we’re skiing, and a lot of that comes from your core. Additionally, your outside obliques and adductors work to keep your torso stacked over the outside ski when carving a turn, preventing your hips from collapsing into the hill. Plus core strength helps to control edge pressure and transfer force between your upper body and the snow. So work on your abs if you want to stay in control and ski with power.
The workouts discussed in the video include oblique dips, Copenhagen planks, and single leg balance on a Bosu ball. All of these workouts will help build your obliques and adductors to keep you strong on the slopes. Properly training for ski season should include weight training, cardio, stretching, and more for optimal results.
