Figure Skating Sit Spin

Sit Spin in Figure Skating: Strength & Flexibility Training at Home FROM EASIEST TO ADVANCED Sit Spin in Figure Skating One Leg Squat is sometimes called Pistol Squat among body weight training enthusiasts. In figure skating the same technique is called Sit Spin.​It is often believed that if one can do a one leg squat, they have strong legs. It is true the leg strength is a factor. However, for most athletes the flexibility and awareness is the main culprit to the technique. This proved by the fact that many people who can squat and dead lift their own bodyweight (with free weights), can't do a Pistol Squat. There are three major flexibility requirement for a Sit Spin. ​1. Ankle Flexibility of the Standing LegThe more flexible the ankle, the leg compensation must be done at the hip and spine. If the lower leg is very tight, the athlete will constantly fall backward.2. Hip Flexibility of the Standing Leg​Any single leg exercise engages the abductors. In this case the glutes must s