The student will be working in a parallel and externally rotated position during this exercise. It is important to work parallel as it will help improve and strengthen the turnout.
Starting Position: Have the student place the mini loop band around the ankles and lie down on a mat with the palms facing up. Extend the legs to 90° in parallel.
Steps:
- The student will perform a plié, flexing the feet. Extend, pointing the feet.
- Repeat 8 times.
- They will then perform 14 pulses to the sides with the legs. Then, externally rotate the legs.
- Repeat the full sequence in turnout.
- Have the student return to parallel and perform a roll over, touching the floor with the toes.
- They will then flex the feet and roll through the spine to return.
- They will turn out the legs and repeat the roll over.
- The student will flex the feet and roll through the spine to return.
- Return to parallel and hug the knees to finish.