Quick Feet Like McDavid 🏒⚡

Don’t buy into the myth that speed ladders don’t translate to hockey. I haven’t seen a skating-specific study based on speed ladders. But the benefits are obvious if you’ve ever gone full effort through one. You’re training neuromuscular coordination, faster motor unit firing, and rapid force production, which are all critical for explosive movement on the ice. And it’s backed by research. Multiple studies show improvements in speed, power, and agility in youth athletes after just a few weeks of ladder-based training. Ladder drills aren’t the end-all-be-all, but they’re a proven, powerful tool for hockey players. ⚡ I’ll be posting a full speed ladder hockey workout inside the Hockey Training HQ app. Find it now in the App Store. Ref: Pramod Ravi & Divya K. (2024). *The Role of Ladder Training in Enhancing Athletic Performance: A Focus on Explosive Power and Speed in Adolescent Students*. Preprints.org. doi:10.20944/preprints202401.2098.v1