Work the back of the legs with exercises that properly sculpt the hamstrings with alternating (lengthening) eccentric and (shortening) concentric contractions at the barre. This segment also utilizes the stretch-reflex in the flat back lunge position to activate the hamstrings while ballet-inspired moves target the back of the legs by lengthening and contracting the muscles simultaneously.
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Bridge Sequence I
Lay down on the mat to isolate the hamstrings and glutes with flexed, neutral, and relevé foot positions and leg lift sequences in bridge position.This segment perfectly compliments standing lower body workouts.
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Basic Series II: Core
The Basics II series offers progression to the next level from Basics I with foundational strengthening exercises integral to Ballet Body training.
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Fast Slow Upper Body Mat I
This workout targets the upper body and core on the mat by using intense muscle control to perform varying fast and slow movement sequences while performing planks, downward facing dog variations, pushups, and dips.
