This workout targets two areas dancers are often weaker in than they think: the adductors and the upper body 🔥. In this video, I guide you through a series of highly effective strength-training exercises—like the adductor side plank and hand-release push-up—designed to truly fire up these often-undertrained muscle groups 💪.

Whether you train in ballet, hip hop, contemporary, or any other style, this workout builds the strength and coordination needed for your arms and legs to work together with durability. The goal isn’t just strength—it’s integrated support, cleaner movement pathways, and a body that can handle the demands of your training with confidence and control. ✨

Jenna fun fact: When I was around 12–15 years old, I constantly kept re-injuring my groin. It turned out that my adductors were not supporting me the way they should have been, ESPECIALLY when I was doing a bunch of penché pitches to the floor (this was the MOVE to do back then 😉). However, since I have been cross-training consistently, I have not had an inner thigh or groin pull. Ever. Take my word for it!

💪 Muscles Targeted

• Adductors (inner thighs) → leg support + alignment

• Shoulders → stability + control

• Chest + triceps → upper-body strength

• Upper back → posture + durability

• Core stabilizers → balance + full-body connection

💃 For Dancers

Strong adductors and upper-body support are essential for clean lines, stable extensions, and injury prevention. This series helps protect against groin strains, improves coordination between the arms and legs, and builds the durability needed to move with more control and confidence in class and performance.