This introduces the flat back and builds muscles in the back. It is recommended that you do this sequence after you lengthen your hamstrings to prevent your back from curving. It also introduces a lowering action on your quadriceps which will help build stronger legs.
The flexibility series that targets hip flexors and hamstrings is a great warm up to do before this.
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Arm Strength
This short set of exercises will help develop some stability and mobility around the shoulders to enable your arm movements to become controlled and precise when dancing.
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Hip Stabilisers: Gluteals, rotators, ...
This works on all the muscles that stabilise at the hip joint. These muscles are needed to lunge with stability, squat with proper muscular engagement and also balance on one leg. These muscles will help the dancer develop stability while dancing and also prevent injuries in the process.
You mu...
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Core: Obliques and crunches
This video works on the core muscles through this video. You must be warmed up before doing this exercise regimen.
The core exercises introduced previously in this strength series will help the student prepare for this regimen. You should not feel any pain in your neck or back when doing these ...