Dry Land Training Exercises for Hockey Players

Below are a collection of Dry Land exercises specific for ice hockey.

Agility
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Here is a great exercise for footwork.  This is a good way to start your workouts.  If you build this in to your routine, time yourself and see how much time you can take off your initial time by the start of next hockey season.

Leg Strength
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We found that 3 sets of 10 on each leg with a 1:30 rest between sets.

Leg Explosiveness, Leg Strength
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Do 3 sets X 10 reps on each leg with 1:30 rest between each set.  

*Optional: hold 5 or 10 pound weights in each hand.

Leg Explosiveness, Leg Strength
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Do 4 sets X 20 seconds with 1:00 rest in between.

Agility, Speed
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Do 4 sets of 8 repetitions facing both ways.  If you have room add 20 yard sprint to the end of the exercise as shown in the video.

Leg Explosiveness, Leg Strength
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Do 3 sets of 12 on each leg with a 60 second rest between sets.

Leg Strength
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Do 3 sets of 10 with a 60 second rest between sets.

Core, Leg Strength
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Do 3 sets of 6 on each leg with  a 60 - 90 second rest between sets.

Leg Explosiveness, Leg Strength
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Here are a couple of nice exercises geared for leg explosiveness.  It is a little long but really well explained.