Flare Strength & Coordination Workout

One in a series of lockdown videos designed specifically to keep our skydiving muscles in shape

Flare Strength & Coordination, by Axis Flight School

Flaring muscles

A simple exercise with bands that you can do at home or in the gym to maintain or better your flaring muscles. Great way to work at a symmetrical flare.

We want to get away from that ‘milking the cow motion’ and this exercise will help even it out”
BRIANNE THOMPSON

Axis Workout Videos – Background

Introducing fitness expert Darrel Wang and the aims of the program

Axis Workout Intro

Brianne and Nik introduce fitness expert and skydiver Darrel Wang. Darrel was an olympic trialist and professional athlete for a number of years. He has worked with Team USA Track and Field as well as Cycling, and has consulted for the MLB, NBA, and NFL.

In this video series, Darrel introduces us to exercises to enhance our skydiving experience. The specific proprioceptive skills and drills are intended to facilitate skydiving and tunnel flying specific adaptations. They may or may not directly translate to other sports.

Axis workout videos

This is the second video in the series, more will be added when they are produced.

Video 1 – Grip Strength

Video 2 – Flaring Strength & Coordination

Meet: Niklas Daniel

I am passionate about flying; be it my body, a parachute, or an airplane. It fills me with a great sense of fascination, curiosity, and purpose.
Coaching grants me the opportunity to share my skills and experience with those who have a desire to learn. I believe in building skills on a solid foundation and giving my students tangible evidence of their progress.

My coaching method is methodical yet holistic – incorporating physical as well as mental training, in a positive and constructive learning environment. I strive to find the perfect balance between ability and challenge for optimal engagement and enjoyment. My biggest reward as a coach is the joy of celebrating a student's "lightbulb moments", as they achieve their goals.

Axis Flight School is proudly sponsored by Cypres, Cookie, UPT, Performance Designs, Larsen & Brusgaard, Bev suits, Vertical suits, Skydive Arizona, Samantha Schwann, Hypoxic, Althoff Voeller

Lockdown Workout – Flare Skills