vital exercises for upper body improvement
Shoulder press 
During the exercise, keep your back flush against the back pad. Keep your abdominal muscles tight, knees bent and chest relaxed. Under control, push the weight directly up while focusing on your shoulders. Stop just before your elbow joints are straight and reverse the motion down.
Under control lower, the weight, stop when your elbow joints are in line with your shoulders and reverse the motion back up. This exercise can also be done with dumbbells.
Simon's top tip; when you are pushing the weight up, explode into the weight this will aid in a greater improvement, which will transfer onto the ice making your hits more powerful!
Bicep/ Tricep curls
The bicep and tricep curl are both great ways to improve arm strength. These drills will transfer onto the ice very well, as increased arm strength will aid in stick handling and strength.
Aim for 3 set of 10 repetitions of each type of exercise, for bicep curls start with the bumbell by your side and slowly raise is up until your bicep is touching your forearm.
For tricep curls, place the dumbbell behind your head and slowly lower it down.
Simon's top tip; SPEED is the key, make sure you do each activity as slowly as possible to promote muscle growth!
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