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Technique Variations
Once you are comfortable with the basic skiing technique, you can add variations such as standing
with one foot forward and one foot back, then switching feet. You may also find yourself coming up
on your toes at certain parts of the drive, just as you do on your skis.
TheSkiErgcanalsobeusedwithoutusinglegstoworkjusttheupperbodyandcore.Used
this way, the SkiErg provides a high quality workout option for those recovering from leg or foot
injuries. This may be done from either a standing position, or seated on a stool.
Whether you use your entire body, or just your upper body and core, the SkiErg may be used for all
kinds of workouts, from long steady state to short hard intervals. And you can work as hard or as
easyasyoulikesincetheresistanceisuser-controlled.Theharderyoupull,thefastertheywheel
spins, and the more resistance you will feel.
SKIING TECHNIQUE