Straight to the Bar

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HELPING YOU GET STRONGER SINCE 2004

Conor’s Corner : Hockey Training with Bands – Overhead Band Squat
Written By : Conor Doherty (Star Factory Fitness)
Filed In : video
A Quick Introduction :

This is a series of brief weekly videos by Personal Trainer Conor Doherty looking at various aspects of Performance Training for Hockey. For an in-depth discussion of this subject check out Gymchat 194, and of course Star Factory Fitness. Great site.

cheers,

Scott




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Written By Conor Doherty (Star Factory Fitness)
Conor Doherty is an Educator, Personal trainer, and sports-obsessed fitness-enthusiast. He shares his training wisdom in the Complete Hockey Training System, and at his group training sessions in Ontario, Canada. Find out more at Star Factory Fitness and Facebook.
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