MOVEMENT GUIDE / STURDY RAIL
Supported barre plié
Hold a sturdy support, bend knees in line with toes within a comfortable range and rise slowly.
Target muscles
Quadriceps with glute support
Setup
Place feet securely and brace your trunk before lowering.
Perform the move
Hold a sturdy support, bend knees in line with toes within a comfortable range and rise slowly. Return slowly to the starting position. Keep breathing and stop if the movement causes pain.
Why use it?
Train knee extension and leg strength across a comfortable range.
Common mistake
Forcing turnout from knees rather than hips.
Alternative
Chair squat
Use the setup, movement, common mistake and easier option above. A selected external demonstration for this exact variation has not been added yet.
Exercise within a comfortable range. Stop if a movement causes pain.
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