Double Pole Drill Progression Nordic Skiing

David Lawrence, XC Ski Academy teaches you a quick double pole progression you can do in just a few minutes. Practice these double pole cross country skiing drills before you ski.

[@dapaulson1]

Excellent demo or progressions. The same progression works well while teaching a skating technique. That is especially important for high speed starts and long high speed skating to the finish. Good teaching!

[@rudychavira5558]

Nice video, the part where you commit to let your arms catch you is a little tricky at first.

[@polycrase]

The forceful "slamming" of the poles works much better on the snow than on pavement. After awhile it becomes very jarring and unpleasant. I have found that a smoother application of power through the poles without slamming is more efficient and less shocking on the body. What do you think?

[@StephenSchneiderski-pro]

It is unpleasant on pavement. It can be done on hard packed dirt trail, or on short grass in a park using skis with big wheels or inflatable fat tire wheels. But in this exercise the point is not to get in a simulated workout. It is to build proper technique through repetition. And so even on pavement you can do this without undue stress on shoulders, elbows and wrists..

[@Boss3n]

Are you gripping the poles too tight perhaps? Try hanging in the straps more when you "slam" the poles down.

[@skigan5289]

So this is the skiing equivalent of rowing's "pick drill"