2/22/26

Legs of Steel (Deep Second Edition)

A love/hate favorite — this series is tough, but it works. By working your control an muscular endurance in a deep second position, you’ll strengthen your deep hip rotators, glutes, thighs, adductors, and hips, building serious lower-body power and stability.

👉 Important note: only turn out as much as your own body allows. Everyone has different hip mobility, so focus on a position that lets you stay in good form and full control. That’s how you get stronger safely without straining or forcing.

💪 Muscles Targeted:

  • Deep hip rotators → turnout control + pelvic stability

  • Glutes → hip strength + support

  • Quadriceps + hamstrings → thigh strength + endurance

  • Adductors (inner thighs) → alignment + control

  • Hips → mobility + stability

For Dancers: This series builds the strength you need for sustained turnout, strong jumps, and controlled transitions, while helping you get the deep plié you dream of. It reinforces hip stability, improves alignment, and develops the muscle support required for powerful yet safe movement.

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