It’s always fun to learn different stretching exercises for increasing flexibility. In this video, dance expert Ali Geraets teaches you a unique stretch and has her dancers demonstrate it! This unique stretch really works on the backs of your knees, your hamstrings, and even your calf muscles. Also, this particular exercise is done against a wall.
Go through each step of this stretch with Ali and her dancers and learn a few helpful tips for engaging those muscles correctly. Begin by facing the wall and contracting forward allowing your back to be flat against the wall. Think about stretching through your knees while keeping them nice and straight. Increasing flexibility isn’t always easy and many dancers struggle with flexibility. This exercise is great for all dancers and is can be easily adjusted for each dancer's skill level. Learn how to use this stretch to your advantage.
Go through each step of this stretch with Ali and her dancers and learn a few helpful tips for engaging those muscles correctly. Begin by facing the wall and contracting forward allowing your back to be flat against the wall. Think about stretching through your knees while keeping them nice and straight. Increasing flexibility isn’t always easy and many dancers struggle with flexibility. This exercise is great for all dancers and is can be easily adjusted for each dancer's skill level. Learn how to use this stretch to your advantage.