Strength Coach Reacts To Crosby's Training 🏒

An inside look at how one of the NHL greats trains to perform at an elite level in the NHL.

Coach Dan reacts to a training compilation of Sidney Crosby training with Nathan MacKinnon and their trainer Andy O'Brien, who is known as one of the best hockey trainers out there.

Throughout the video, you'll see what it takes to become a superstar hockey player and then Coach Dan will show you a workout using exercises that Crosby was performing in the video.

Here's the full workout:

WARM-UP

A1: Lateral Squat Step x 8 per side
A2: Bird Dog x 8 per side
A3: BW Overhead Good Mornings x 8
A4: Reverse Lunge Into Russian Step Up x 8 per side
A5: Rollover Push Up x 4 per side
A6: A-Skips x 15 per side
*Complete one set of each exercise in one continuous circuit.

THE WORKOUT

A1: Lateral Figure 8’s Around Cones x 20 secs
A2: 7-Dot Drill x 20 secs
*Rest 60 secs in between sets and repeat for 3 rounds.

B: Crossover (5yds) into sprint uphill (10yds): 6 x 1
*Rest 90 secs in between sets. Repeat for 6 rounds.

C1: Vertical Jumps: 6 x 3
C2: 45-Degree Crossover Uphill (10yds): 6 x 1/side
*Rest 30 secs in between exercises, and 60 secs in between sets. Repeat for 6 rounds.

COOLDOWN

A: Butt Kicks Uphill x 20yds
B: Lunges With Reach x 4 per side
C: 90/90 Hip Switches x 8 per side
D: Deep Breathing For Two Minutes
*Complete one set of each exercise in a slow, technical manner.

0:00 - Reaction
14:37 - Crosby Workout
18:00 - Gift

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[ZomBiE_]

Has anyone else been a class act like Sid? Never been in trouble off the ice. He's one of the few perfect athletes ever. So rare in his generation.

[fletchlives]

I love sid's work ethic. He pushes himself to the limits. Thank for making this video. Great job as always

[Whitesquall]

When you train with the best, you become the best. When you have two of the best training together, that redefines what "the best" is.

[opendevnet]

Liked when Andy said hockey players need to be "every athlete lumped into one" 14:25. It's a power sport, an agility sport, a fast thinking sport & when someone does a 4-5 minute shift in the 3rd period, game 7, round 3 - athletic endurance is on display.

[Bixll]

2 of the top players on the planet, From right here in Nova Scotia.

[nseifner]

MacKinnon and Crosby both STUDS, something must be working. 🤷‍♂️

[samcarrier]

This video is original! I love it keep em coming.

[hockeyhighlights]

Sidney doing summersaults --- concussion history --- dizziness was part of his recovery I'm sure. Might not be a technical hockey move, but perhaps it's part of his training because he's still unsure of his concussion history coming back to haunt him. This may help him feel confident that his mind is not going to be hurt if he plays at full speed

[philipmcauley]

So you’re telling me if Phil Kessel didn’t eat cheeseburgers and hotdogs all summer he would be the best player in the league?

[HippieP]

"...show me your schedule." <---- Absolutely! Great advice, Coach.

[GreenGrassInc]

summersault sprint is likely to be mimicking falling on the ice randomly and then getting up and skating full speed to get back into the play?

[witsend]

You are very well spoken and it was great to listen to your take. Great video, cheers

[TheDeadlyGamer]

My thought for sumersalt sprints is getting up off the ground fast. In the NHL hitting is legal, so they learn how to go down safely and get up fast. Just my thought tho

[JC-semi]

Is the somersault sprint to create disorientation before a linear movement? Emphasis on maintaining proper form during the sprint?

[steve]

Crosby, MacKinnon, Marchand pretty stellar talent out of NS!

[soulcan]

I feel that a lot of guys in the NHL simply rely on their innate talent. Whereas guys like Sid, continue to find that drive to push boundaries, even in the off season. As a hockey fan who never really like Sid, to be honest, I can respect this part of his character and game This is also what makes him so good and as mentioned, able to continue to thrive into his 30s.

[ebroydell]

Imagine those two playing together, hockey dream.

[thecount]

love this stuff guys. i hate standard running, but this kind of stuff is actually fun. have your speed training package, rings and ladder and look forward to busting it out this summer. as an older player in his 50's, this stuff is key to continuing to enjoy the game.

[thecount]

i see Kevin is wearing proper footwear for this kind of hard core field training. real risk of a quick slip out or ankle roll in regular running shoes. smart.

[Sportbyscience-zryz]

very interesting to make video Mcdavid workout!!!!