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Guffaw · 11-23-2012, 08:45 AM

I've always been a classic ectomorph so my off ice workouts are centered around building muscle. Skating 2-3 times per week is enough cardio for me and my job is physical so I don't need to burn a ton of calories in my workouts.

My routine is big compound movements. Squat, lunge, bench, shoulder press, pull-up, row. Once I build a nice strength base (im coming back from a few injuries) I'll incorporate some plyometrics and more balance work like one legged exercises.

I'm 40 so a religious stretching routine is necessary or I wouldn't be able to play. 15 min after every skate or workout.

I wish I knew what I know now at 18. I see it at the gym all the time. The skinny kid doing cable flys and curls for hours. Total waste of time.

11-23-2012, 08:45 AM	#48
Guffaw Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Drexel Hill PA Country: Posts: 441 vCash: 500	I've always been a classic ectomorph so my off ice workouts are centered around building muscle. Skating 2-3 times per week is enough cardio for me and my job is physical so I don't need to burn a ton of calories in my workouts. My routine is big compound movements. Squat, lunge, bench, shoulder press, pull-up, row. Once I build a nice strength base (im coming back from a few injuries) I'll incorporate some plyometrics and more balance work like one legged exercises. I'm 40 so a religious stretching routine is necessary or I wouldn't be able to play. 15 min after every skate or workout. I wish I knew what I know now at 18. I see it at the gym all the time. The skinny kid doing cable flys and curls for hours. Total waste of time.