Here's another great way to target the legs muscles while doing basic moves that dancer's do everyday in class and performance. This movement uses only body weight; it is not necessary to add additional weight unless your fitness level requires more challenge. If you do chose to add weight, I recommend using light weight dumbbells or resistance bands.
This exercise: 2nd Position Plie with a Slight Leg Rotation is a variation on the 2nd position we did in video Part 1. For a fun varitaton and a bit more challenge do a few reps from video part 1 and then complete the set with the leg rotation in Part 2 (below).
How Many:
Start off doing what you can. Eventually, work toward doing 3 sets of 15 repetitions every other day or 3 times a week.
Technique Tip:
Anytime you workout or do exercise of any kind it's paramount that you have proper technique to actually benefit from it. It's very important that as you turn the leg, you rotate at the hip joint. If you find this confusing, that's OK. It will all make sense when you see the video. The most important thing to remember is that by rotating at the hip joint you are avoiding undue stress on the other joints like the knee and ankle.
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Patty Rose
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