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Muscles used for skiing switch?

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No_Gorby_Gap
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So I’ve been working on my flexibility a lot over quarantine as I used to be super inflexible but when I was skiing I couldn’t really turn my body as far as you want when skiing switch. What stretches could I do to help?
May 11 2020 1:35PM
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GilsonSkis
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All about that booty
May 11 2020 1:35PM
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scratchskier321
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stretches arent gonna do anything. you probably just need to consciously turn more from the thoracic spine.
May 11 2020 1:56PM
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little1337
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practice standing switch and working on your form
May 11 2020 4:34PM
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shinbangclan
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It's a lot about comfort, honestly. When I started trying to ski switch I felt like I couldn't see shit even though I was turned as far back as I could. Make sure you're not leaning too far forward because that just makes it harder. The more you do it the more comfortable you will feel standing upright which will help you turn your body more.
As for stretches maybe try neck, hips, glutes, etc. Wherever you feel inflexibility in your switch stance i guess.
May 11 2020 6:20PM
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sheddd
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I am fairly new to switch and have been working on the same myself. I just recently got turning both ways while looking over my non preferred shoulder; it took me a year to get that far :). I’m still doing some rotational stretches but I feel like in line skating backwards probably does me the most good.
May 11 2020 7:26PM
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DolanReloaded
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Keep stretching and trying to max out the amount you can turn your hips torso and neck.

some ppl are naturally more flexible than others but you can still increase your max flexibility with stretching routines
May 11 2020 8:08PM
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tyrol
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little1337practice standing switch and working on your form


This. When I'm at work I split my time between sitting, standing, and standing switch (both ways). I used to get weird looks from the cube people but now that the office is empty I can really focus on looking over my right shoulder replying to emails.
May 11 2020 8:51PM
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nmwninjart
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tyrolThis. When I'm at work I split my time between sitting, standing, and standing switch (both ways). I used to get weird looks from the cube people but now that the office is empty I can really focus on looking over my right shoulder replying to emails.


Lol this is great. I've been known to stand like I'm skiing switch in the breakroom at work waiting for my tea to heat up in the microwave. Haven't been caught yet.
This is definitely something I found super awkward at first and slowly getting more comfortable at it. I see mentioned above just relaxing is a good point I never thought of. Good note to work on in the future. I found making sure the knees are bent helps. In my awkward first attempts I was straightlegged and nervous and would get scared when I picked up speed.
May 11 2020 10:16PM
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Shower_Boy
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Do some yoga. Chair poses and warriors are pretty good for building leg strength and then open up to each side to work on strengthening your core and back for when you're looking over your shoulder.
Like up revolved chair pose ir you need a visual
May 12 2020 9:31AM
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vibecheck
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Neck
May 17 2020 11:47AM
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patskis22
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Imma play some fortnite switch tonight lol
May 17 2020 11:49AM
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freestyler540
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Be flexible. Skiing backwards doesnt require any special form...but when you go down, its nice to avoid ligament tears for being bendable.

For overall flexibility, I recommend being able to shake your hand behind your back and being able to touch the ground with the wrists. High kicks can offer some help.
May 17 2020 12:09PM
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armchair_skier
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1. Keep your legs parallel but move them apart to turn your chest naturally backward
2. Drop the shoulder and look where you want to skii

I dont think flexibility is a factor because I am most deff. not flexible but I can carve around the mountain switch on blues n blacks ez
May 17 2020 11:50PM
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SofaKingSick
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tyrolThis. When I'm at work I split my time between sitting, standing, and standing switch (both ways). I used to get weird looks from the cube people but now that the office is empty I can really focus on looking over my right shoulder replying to emails.


Notably, people don’t seem to like when you talk to them switch, it seemed like my coworkers think it’s pretty weird and off-putting
May 18 2020 11:37AM
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anders_a
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There are a few ones on the lower back forsure. Could be my double back injury doesnt help, but I always feel if it there if I have days of riding switch a lot, like instructing someone howto do it or just... having a switch day.
May 18 2020 12:20PM
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Slunky
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I found that ever since I started completely neglecting core and legs and only ripping biceps, my switch skiing game has improved greatly. Curls=corks
May 18 2020 12:30PM
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