MODIFICATIONS 1. PREP / FLAMINGO. To master action of moving carriage with supporting leg, stabilizing spine and pelvis, without bearing load of gesture leg in extension. Starting with gesture leg parallel, flexed at hip and knee. Spine as neutral as possible. Keep gesture leg still in space; do not allow it to move as carriage is pressed out. 2. ATTITUDE. Start with gesture leg laterally rotated and flexed slightly at knee. Works gluteus maximus to maintain hip in extended position, but not as challenging as full exercise.
Can be used with Arabesque, Attitude or Flamingo. Foot of supporting leg on high half toe, with ball of foot on carriage and heel against shoulder rest. Challenges ankle stability more, but less hamstring and calf flexibility required. 3. HIGH HALF TOE.
4. HIGH HALF TOE ON TOP OF SHOULDER REST. Can be used with Arabesque, Attitude or Flamingo. Balancing on ball of foot on top of shoulder rest with heel raised. Challenges ankle stability further and balance in general; also more strength required from hip flexors to return carriage.
Modification 1
prep (shown in high half toe)
Modification 2
Modification 3
Modification 4
attitude (shown in high half toe)
high half toe
on top of shoulder rest
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