Absolute Strength

Male pairs skaters palm their partners over head because of absolute strength. It doesn’t matter how much a skater weighs or how long he or she has been training. Absolute strength is the most force an athlete produces.

Maximal Strength

Concentric (as in power stroking and high jumping,) isometric (exhibited during spirals and sit-spins,) and eccentric contractions (like when a skater lands from a jump) are grouped under the heading: “Maximal Strength.” This is the greatest amount of force that muscles produce voluntarily in a single contraction. It is also the most important strength type for athletes in ice sports.

Optimal Strength

How strong does a skater need to be? This is a targeted question and depends on what discipline the athlete is perfecting. Optimal strength is capping a skater’s strength training according to how much might he or she really needs in order to be competitive. Skaters must balance their training to incorporate all aspects of their sport. Long and short track skaters, for instance, must work on speed drills and endurance training. Increasing their strength is a necessary addition to these components, but it is not the only factor.

Relative Strength

If you want to be a competitive figure skater but not develop the thighs of a long track speed skater, relative strength will be one of your training focuses. By definition, this is the greatest amount of force you can develop per pound of body weight. Figure skaters will develop this type of strength by using high repetitions and low weight and plyometrics.

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