{"id":2030550,"date":"2026-07-07T03:11:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T00:11:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2030550"},"modified":"2026-07-07T03:11:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T00:11:22","slug":"video-mikaela-shiffrin-shares-3-strength-exercises-that-help-power-her-world-cup-dominance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2030550","title":{"rendered":"[VIDEO] Mikaela Shiffrin Shares 3 Strength Exercises That Help Power Her World Cup Dominance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center;display: block\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019ve ever wondered what it takes to become the most successful alpine ski racer in history, Mikaela Shiffrin is offering a glimpse inside her training routine.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>In a video from <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/videos\/mikaela-shiffrin-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Women\u2019s Health<\/a><\/em>, the two-time Olympic gold medalist and multiple-time overall World Cup champion walks viewers through three of her favorite strength exercises and explains why each one plays an important role in keeping her fast, strong, and healthy on the mountain.<\/strong> She also gives a peek inside her gym bag and discusses the training habits she\u2019s built over decades of elite competition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shiffrin says she began weight training when she was around 10 years old and now spends six days a week training.<\/strong> Each workout day often totals four to eight hours when strength work, conditioning, recovery, and on-snow training are combined.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-16\" style=\"margin: 8px 0;clear: both\">\n<div id=\"sb-newsletter\" style=\"background:#2B2E3A;border-top:3px solid #D7424E;padding:26px 24px 22px;margin:28px 0;,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;width:100%;display:block\">\n<p>    @media (max-width:600px) {<br \/>\n      #sb-newsletter { padding:18px 20px 14px !important; }<br \/>\n      #sb-newsletter h3 { font-size:14px !important; white-space:nowrap; }<br \/>\n      #sb-newsletter .sb-body { font-size:12px !important; margin-bottom:8px !important; }<br \/>\n      #sb-newsletter .sb-proof { font-size:11px !important; }<br \/>\n      #sb-newsletter .sb-form-row { flex-wrap:nowrap !important; }<br \/>\n      #sb-newsletter .sb-form-row input { font-size:12px !important; padding:9px 10px !important; }<br \/>\n      #sb-newsletter .sb-form-row button { font-size:12px !important; padding:9px 12px !important; }<br \/>\n    }<\/p>\n<div id=\"sb-form-wrap\">\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#D7424E;margin:0 0 9px 0;,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\">SnowBrains Newsletter<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:19px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 6px 0;line-height:1.25;,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\">The snowsports journalism skiers trust.<\/h3>\n<p class=\"sb-body\" style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 8px 0;line-height:1.5;,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\">Award-winning journalism, resort reports, powder forecasts and industry deep dives from the world&#8217;s largest independent snowsports outlet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sb-proof\" style=\"color:#9ca3af;font-size:12px;font-style:italic;margin:0 0 12px 0;,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\">Join thousands of snow lovers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sb-form-row\" style=\"display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap\">\n<p>      <button style=\"background:#D7424E;color:#fff;border:none;border-radius:4px;padding:10px 20px;,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;white-space:nowrap\">Subscribe free \u2192<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n<p style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:11px;margin:10px 0 0 0;,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\">No spam. 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The best ski news is on its way.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>function sbSubscribe() {<br \/>\n  var email = document.getElementById(&#8216;sb-email&#8217;).value;<br \/>\n  if (!email || !email.includes(&#8216;@&#8217;)) {<br \/>\n    document.getElementById(&#8216;sb-email&#8217;).style.borderColor = &#8216;#D7424E&#8217;;<br \/>\n    return;<br \/>\n  }<br \/>\n  var url = &#8216;https:\/\/snowbrains.us5.list-manage.com\/subscribe\/post?u=1f247afab0a546e393c022f9a&amp;id=bcbf6caf6b&amp;f_id=003bf2e0f0&#8217;;<br \/>\n  var data = new FormData();<br \/>\n  data.append(&#8216;EMAIL&#8217;, email);<br \/>\n  data.append(&#8216;tags&#8217;, &#8216;2188762&#8217;);<br \/>\n  data.append(&#8216;b_1f247afab0a546e393c022f9a_bcbf6caf6b&#8217;, &#8221;);<br \/>\n  fetch(url, { method: &#8216;POST&#8217;, body: data, mode: &#8216;no-cors&#8217; });<br \/>\n  document.getElementById(&#8216;sb-form-wrap&#8217;).style.display = &#8216;none&#8217;;<br \/>\n  document.getElementById(&#8216;sb-success&#8217;).style.display = &#8216;block&#8217;;<br \/>\n}\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Rather than focusing primarily on traditional bilateral lifts, Shiffrin says much of her strength program emphasizes single-leg exercises that better replicate the demands of ski racing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Before touching a weight, she prioritizes movement preparation.<\/strong> Her warm-up begins with foam rolling, followed by band-assisted cat-cow mobility exercises, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), and core activation work to prepare her body for the session ahead.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Related: <\/strong><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/mikaela-shiffrin-father-death-cnn-fathers-day-special\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\">Mikaela Shiffrin on Loss, Memory, and Grief in CNN\u2019s Father\u2019s Day Special<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Shiffrin\u2019s Top Three Strength Exercises<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Weighted Crossover Lateral Step-Ups<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Shiffrin says this movement helps develop functional motor control while strengthening the glutes, quadriceps, and hip stabilizers.<\/strong> The crossover pattern also improves hip mobility and balance, two qualities that are essential for maintaining edge control and stability through powerful turns.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_415180\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-415180\" style=\"width: 774px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-415180 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAFqAQMAAACwNHkZAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADNJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20ON6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+DByigABZ+FszAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Mikaela Shiffrin training routine\" width=\"640\" height=\"362\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/lateral-step-up.jpg?resize=640%2C362&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/lateral-step-up.jpg?w=735&amp;ssl=1 735w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/lateral-step-up.jpg?resize=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1 300w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"362\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-415180\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/lateral-step-up.jpg?resize=640%2C362&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mikaela Shiffrin training routine\" width=\"640\" height=\"362\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-415180\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The weighted crossover lateral step up. | Photo: Women\u2019s Health<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto;text-align: center;display: block;clear: both\">\n<!-- GAM 71161633\/SNWBR_snowbrains\/article_hrec_1 --><\/p>\n<div data-fuse=\"article_hrec_1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Hanging Oblique Knee Raises<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Core strength is critical in alpine skiing, and Shiffrin highlights hanging oblique knee raises as one of her favorite exercises.<\/strong> The movement targets the obliques through side flexion and rotational control, helping connect the upper and lower body while improving stability. She notes the exercise became especially valuable during her recovery from the abdominal injury she suffered last November.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Pull-Ups<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Sometimes the simplest exercises remain the most effective. <\/strong>Shiffrin says pull-ups are one of her favorites because they make her \u201cfeel powerful.\u201d In addition to developing upper-body strength, pull-ups improve grip, shoulder stability, and overall body control, all important components for absorbing forces and maintaining athletic posture on the slopes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>While few recreational skiers train at the same volume as one of the greatest ski racers of all time, Shiffrin\u2019s routine highlights several principles that apply to everyone: prioritize mobility, build a strong core, train one leg at a time, and focus on movements that translate directly to skiing. <\/strong>Watch the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4-PqDd3A-zk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full video<\/a> to see Shiffrin demonstrate each exercise and explain why they\u2019ve become staples of her training routine.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_404592\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-404592\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-404592 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGrAQMAAABqgLQIAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADhJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T+1tB6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADgDIcbAAEnbF1FAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/mammoth-schiffrin-1.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/mammoth-schiffrin-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/mammoth-schiffrin-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/mammoth-schiffrin-1.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/mammoth-schiffrin-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/mammoth-schiffrin-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/mammoth-schiffrin-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"427\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-404592\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/mammoth-schiffrin-1.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-404592\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mikaela Shiffrin <a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/photos-mikaela-shiffrin-and-u-s-womens-speed-ski-team-take-advantage-of-deep-april-snow-totals-at-mammoth-mountain-ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">getting some training laps<\/a> in at Mammoth Mountain at the end of April. | Photo: Cody Matheson and Mammoth Mountain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 -->\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve ever wondered what it takes to become the most successful alpine ski racer in history, Mikaela Shiffrin is offering a glimpse inside her training routine. 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