Sweeping leg lifts, extensions, semi-circles in various angles in diagonal, parallel, and turn out. This “bulk-free” thigh work will sculpt the thighs, strengthen the hips, and increase range of motion. Try to challenge your legs with increasing range of motion, precision to form, and mind body focus to the working muscles.
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Sitbacks and Tucks
This lower body workout flows alternates from deep glute work in barre squats and plié squats to transitioning into the stretch-contract tuck postion to work the quadriceps at the barre.
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Foldover Inward-Facing
This workout offers a variation of inward facing leg movements while articulating the hips from turn-out to working beyond parallel targeting deep into the gluteal muscles to lift and shape the seat.
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Crossovers/Diagnol Foldover: Outer Hips
This segment includes a series of crossovers, diagonal foldover variations, lunges, and side leg lifts at the barre to target the outer hips and glutes.
