TUTORIAL ON THE SPREAD EAGLE (MOHAWK)

The Spread Eagle (or Mohawk) on ice is an ice skating move where you glide with both legs extended outward in opposite directions, creating a straight-line stance with your feet turned completely outward. It requires flexibility, balance, and edge control. Steps to Perform the Eagle Spread on Ice: 1. Build Ankle and Hip Flexibility • Before attempting on the ice, practice off-ice stretches to improve external hip rotation and ankle flexibility. • Exercises like butterfly stretches and deep squats help open your hips. 2. Start in a Basic Glide • Begin by skating forward on two feet at a comfortable speed. • Keep your knees slightly bent and body relaxed. 3. Open Your Feet Outward • Slowly turn both toes outward while keeping your heels close together. • Let your knees naturally follow the turn-out direction. 4. Control Your Edges • The Eagle Spread can be done on inside edges (easier for beginners) or outside edges (harder but more impressive). • If using inside edges, keep knees bent and press into the ice with the inner part of your blades. • For outside edges, push hips forward while keeping legs straight. 5. Hold the Position • Once your legs are fully extended to the sides, engage your core to maintain balance. • Keep your chest lifted and arms extended for stability. 6. Exit Smoothly • To come out of the position, gently shift your weight forward and bring your feet back together into a controlled glide. Tips for Success: • Start with a wider two-foot glide and gradually increase the turnout. • Practice on a flat surface before trying it on a curve. • Bend your knees slightly for better control, especially on inside edges. • Keep your upper body steady—too much movement can throw off balance. Don’t forget to hit the like and subscribe button and turn on the post notification so you don’t miss out on beautiful content like this! Wanna see more videos?!. Follow my socials below: TIKTOK:   / niklaus_prosp.  . INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/niklausprosper?... CAMERA MAN/ SKATER: TIKTOK:   / sk8teforthela.  . INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/sk8telab540?igs... FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES: [email protected] #figureskating #skating #skate #iceskating #hockey #skating #hockey #figureskating