The student will be activating the internal and external rotation in this exercise. By activating the obliques the student will build strength through the supporting side which will help during adage and pirouettes.

Starting Position: The student will begin by lying on their side with the resistance band around the top foot. Top leg is long and the bottom leg is bent with the student lifted on the underneath elbow, the top hand will have hold of the resistance band.

Steps:

1. The student will begin by straightening the top arm up over their head and then bend it back down. The top leg is in a parallel position.
2. Repeat this 4 times.
3. The student will then lift the top leg up in a turned out position reaching a 2nd position.
4. They will then do a small externally rotated circle and lower the leg back down.
5. Repeat this 2 times through.
6. Repeat the whole exercise again.