This exercise is for abdominal, glute and upper body strength. The fusion ball brings instability to this exercise which works the core and upper body harder. It is important to have glute strength to prepare the students for pointe work and jumps.

Starting Position:

Ask the students to begin in a quadruped position with the left hand on the fusion ball. Extend the left leg back along the floor, externally rotated.

Starting Position:

Begin by coming into a four point kneeling position with the left hand on the fusion ball. Extend left leg back along the floor in a turned out position

Steps:

1. Have the student exhale as they draw the abdominals in

2. The student will then extend left leg along the floor behind you

3. Make sure they lift the leg in a turned out position 6 times

4. They will then turn leg parallel, tucking the toes under

5. Have the student press left hand into the ball

6. They will then lift right knee off the mat

7. The student will lower knee back down to the floor

8. Have the student repeat from the beginning 4 times through

9. Finish in childs pose

Focus:

Make sure the students are using their breath throughout the exercise. Really focus on having a solid plank position with no arching in the spine.