I love the burn I feel in my quads from our plie’ and grande plie series in Sculpere class. Plie’s and Grande Plie’s will literally sculpt that last bit of definition into your thighs and buttocks—especially when performed on your toes!
• Begin in first position (heels together, toes apart) facing the barre.
• Tighten the quads, buttocks and abdominals as you assume first position.
• Bend the knees and straighten, integrating your entire core at the top.
• During Grande Plie’s allow the heels to come up off the ground and push through the heels
to press back up, engaging the quads, hams, buttocks, and abs.
• Remember to use your breath as you enjoy this flowing movement.
Common Mistake: do not allow the belly to relax on the way down. Always remain lifted through the core.
• Remember to use your breath as you enjoy this flowing movement.
Common Mistake: do not allow the belly to relax on the way down. Always remain lifted through the core.
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