NHL Biomechanics Lab

Skating Stride & Quad Power Dynamics

Inspired by NHL training physics · Bruno & Chaimberg Hypertrophy Models
2D Vector Skater Biomechanical Rig Phase: Deep Push-Off
Presets:
Knee Flexion Angle 72°
Push-Off Lateral Angle 44°
Skater Mass (kg) 88 kg
Stroke Cadence (Hz) 1.8 Hz
Stride Cycle Playhead & Scrubber Concentric Push (50%)
Kinetic Telemetry & Quad Load Index CALIBRATED PHY
Peak Quad Force
1642.8 N
Knee Extensor Moment
Propulsive GRF (Fx)
586.4 N
Forward Vector Thrust
Stride Impulse
162.9 N·s
Net Momentum Delivery
Simulated Top Speed
37.8 km/h
23.5 mph
QUADRICEPS COMPARTMENT ACTIVATION 88.6% Eff.
Vastus Lateralis (Outer Sweep) 94.2%
Vastus Medialis (VMO / Teardrop) 91.5%
Rectus Femoris (Anterior Hip Flexion) 82.0%
Vastus Intermedius (Deep Core) 89.0%
NHL Coach Insight: Sub-80° knee flexion quadruples the isometric shear load across the Vastus Lateralis. This extreme eccentric-to-concentric power gate is the primary driver for NHL quad hypertrophy noted by Ben Bruno & Jon Chaimberg.
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