Fun Friday Hyper-extension
Hyper-extended legs are beautiful and
desired by most ballet dancers (I didn’t have them). But this blessing can be
difficult to work with because there is always a tendency to rock back into the
knees, putting stress on the joints.
To help with controlling hyper-extended
legs, always be aware of having your weight placed over the balls of the feet. This
keeps the legs visually straight (although they will feel bent) and prevents
putting pressure into the knees. Today’s Link
of the Day explains it well.
The working leg (the one in the air) isn’t
the problem – that leg is allowed to use the hyperextension. It’s the
weight-bearing leg that is the concern.
From the Big
Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Secret #21tt:
“To help with hyperextension have your weight over the
balls of your feet.”
Link of the Day:
Quote of the Day:
“Stay
positive. Sometimes you don't even realize you're blocking your own blessings
by thinking negatively and holding on to the past. Learn to let go.”
― Germany Kent
― Germany Kent
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