Ive had tight hamstrings my whole life. I’ve been stretching them over the last 10 years but I have never noticed any progress. These exercises actually feel like the back of my leg is unlocking instead of tensed and in pain.
Have you ever looked into the difference between stretching the hamstring vs stretching the nerve? For a lot of people (myself included) it's a game changer
I've always gotten the correction to straighten my knees. I thought I was alone because I can only find articles about hyperextension and not hypo. Seriously thank you! I pray I get results from this. Also, I am definitely subscribing!
I've always had a struggle with straightening my knees and my teachers always mention it. Thank you so much for this video - really helped explain it :)))
Thanks for these tips. I recently videoed myself during ballet class and was shocked to see that my knees were slightly bent during some excercises!! I'm sure these will help.
Thank you so much for the tips!!! My ballet classes have been really tough regarding to my "bent knees". But your tips helped me a lot, and i'm excited to apply them to my dance!
Best of luck! I also have a follow along version here ( th-cam.com/video/E0QnF2c_r40/w-d-xo.html ) if you want to strengthen the muscles around your knees at home🤗
These were so helpful!!!! #3 made such a difference in the look of my daughter’s leg within seconds. Who knew??!! I can tell she will be well prepared for her upcoming competitions as we continue to do these. Thank you so much!
I don't dance but my knees are stuck in a bent (hypo) position. It makes me so sad. Its affecting my ability to stand up straight & I don't know if it will ever get better. This is a great video. All my leg muscles are super weak especially the side I had surgery on.
My legs have always looked bent at the knee. No amount of stretch could correct it. But learning about the VM strengthening here changed my life! I’ve always had absolutely no VM muscles! Thank you!!
omg the strengthening tip is perfect!! I definitely have that muscle very weak so it's going to help so much in all ways!! makes sense that even though I was working on my thigh strength for extensions I felt like turned out extensions weren't getting any better 😅😅 wrong muscle!!! thank you!!
I have non-existent calf muscles so it makes my knees look like they’re bulging because the back of my leg is so flat. I also have flat feet, so that contributes to the knee bending as well. My dance teacher keeps telling me to stand more straight but it’s weird because it doesn’t physically feel like I’m not standing straight. It’s super frustrating. Dancing in heels helps because it forces the arch in my feet and helps my knees straighten out.
You may want to try this video. It addresses all your concerns you expressed. Hope you see some progress soon 🩵 th-cam.com/video/m9gMzFngyxY/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for this! As a aerialist w/o any dance training, ive been looking for ways to improve my shapes. Could you make a video focused on improving your back and shoulder mobility/flexibility to create a deeper back arch?
hey hey, im a synchronized swimming coach and i have alot of athletes who just cant get their knees straight. its a key element in our sports, and a real struggle for us. im really glad that i found your video so i can include new excersises for my girls and working on their knees!
This was so helpful and I am a very happy subscriber! I was wondering if you could make a video for a better point? All of your videos are so helpful for me, thank you so much!
So glad you are enjoying the videos! A lot of my subs have enjoyed this video for improving their point. Hope this helps 🤗 th-cam.com/video/m9gMzFngyxY/w-d-xo.html
How often can my dancer do these quad exercises for the best/fastest results? Are they safe to do daily? One set of 16reps each or multiple sets? I’m so glad I found you!!!
i'm new to heels dance, and feel like i can stabilize/balance better when my knees are slightly bent, but the choreo is for straight legs -- and this is the biggest feedback on what i need to work on from my choreographer. how to maintain stability/balance with straight knees in heels? where does the weight go? especially when upper body is down, prepping for hair flip.
Yes! I always say dance has taught me so much about how my body is different from others. As I get older I think there is no such thing as normal. Just physical differences that we all get the opportunity to learn and optimize ☺️
I enjoyed your video. It was clearly explained and will be beneficial for a student worrying about the lack of stretch in her knees. She is almost 10 years old, so maybe has some time to help correct this before she reaches puberty.
I recently noticed that I can't stand straight, because my knees hurt a lot when I try, and it feels like they either go not far enough and are slightly bent, or too far and are about to buckle. I've realized, that most of the time I stand in some weird positions due to that - to the side, against a wall, etc.. Also, my thigh muscles are like, not really there, so it would make sense if they were the reason. It seems a bit better now that I know how to actually straighten my legs and did some of those exercises, I hope it's the exercise helping and not just placebo effect or something.
i'm 15 y/o and the thighs of my both legs are really long as compare to the lower part of my leg and usually, it feels so awkward when i wear jeans cause people say that your thigh portion of both legs are so long. it's not any kind of disorder cause i never had pain in my knees or my knees have never swollen. so, is it the problem of my knee that it isn't straight or it's just normal thing? i've never seen someone with these legs. + can you also tell me that with this "BIG THIGHS" problem I might have hypoextended or hyerextended legs? what should I do to make it better? do ihave to straighten knees? please help me
My knees are slightly hyperextended, but for some reason my right leg tends to collapse whenever it needs to support my body weight on its own (particularly en pointe or in demi). Do you think these exercises would be useful for me?
I wanna join defence forces but my knees aren't straight , literally there is no gap between knees when I stood up straight , can these exercises help me in this case also ?? Please tell mam !
Ive had tight hamstrings my whole life. I’ve been stretching them over the last 10 years but I have never noticed any progress. These exercises actually feel like the back of my leg is unlocking instead of tensed and in pain.
I’m so glad to hear that! Try rolling out your hamstrings and calves to loosen up behind your knees a bit too. So glad the exercises are helping 🤗
Have you ever looked into the difference between stretching the hamstring vs stretching the nerve? For a lot of people (myself included) it's a game changer
This is a gem! I've never had anyone explain it the way you did! Keep pushing these videos out babe!! They're great!!
Thanks girl!
I didn't even realize my knees weren't straight until i started dancing .
Yeah, dancing makes you hyper aware of all of your body’s minor differences. I’m incredibly bow-legged if that makes you feel any better 😂
Lmao same, I joined modeling classes and got to know my knees bend while walking
same...
I've always gotten the correction to straighten my knees. I thought I was alone because I can only find articles about hyperextension and not hypo. Seriously thank you! I pray I get results from this. Also, I am definitely subscribing!
Good luck! Hope you see some positive results🤗
Yes me too. This is the first time I’m even hearing it has a name. It’s so uncomfortable
Hey girlllll did you ever see progress??
I've always had a struggle with straightening my knees and my teachers always mention it. Thank you so much for this video - really helped explain it :)))
Glad it was helpful!
I am a elder, healing from femur break, this video is a blessing to me! Explanation great! Thank you!
I’m so glad the video has been helpful! Wishing you a smooth rest of your recovery 🤗🩵
What a knowledgeable, technician teacher, you are. Thank you!! Can't wait to try your strategies.
Thanks for these tips. I recently videoed myself during ballet class and was shocked to see that my knees were slightly bent during some excercises!! I'm sure these will help.
Thank you so much for the tips!!! My ballet classes have been really tough regarding to my "bent knees". But your tips helped me a lot, and i'm excited to apply them to my dance!
Best of luck! I also have a follow along version here ( th-cam.com/video/E0QnF2c_r40/w-d-xo.html ) if you want to strengthen the muscles around your knees at home🤗
Thank you for making this video! I have hypoextended knees :(
You’re welcome! Hope it helps☺️
This is amazing!!! I followed this once and already saw results thank you!
That makes me so happy. Glad you found it helpful!
Thank you for explaining which muscles you should focus on! I will use this for my Irish dance class.
So glad it was helpful!
These were so helpful!!!! #3 made such a difference in the look of my daughter’s leg within seconds. Who knew??!! I can tell she will be well prepared for her upcoming competitions as we continue to do these. Thank you so much!
So glad I could help🤗
Thank you!! I have been having trouble getting over my box during pointe because I can’t straighten my knees. This helped a ton! Thanks again!
I don't dance but my knees are stuck in a bent (hypo) position. It makes me so sad. Its affecting my ability to stand up straight & I don't know if it will ever get better. This is a great video. All my leg muscles are super weak especially the side I had surgery on.
same :(
My legs have always looked bent at the knee. No amount of stretch could correct it. But learning about the VM strengthening here changed my life! I’ve always had absolutely no VM muscles! Thank you!!
The extension of the energy from the hip down was also life changing. Something I never did. Always sitting on my legs and having tight hips!
It’s crazy how much your mind has an impact on how your body moves. It makes such a difference! Glad I could help🤗
Ok I was feeling so hopeless about my knees but you just inspired me to another level🤗❤
I’m so glad you found it helpful 🤗💙
Did it help u?
You’re a terrific teacher!
Thank you so much for explaining this! Can’t wait to start trying these exercises out ❤
I’m a gymnast and I have had hypoextended knees for as long as I can remember, and this video helped a lot!
So glad it helped🤗
Drills for my dancers tomorrow night! Thank you!!!
They are going to be so strong! Have a great class☺️
I’m so glad I came across this video! In ballet I was always told to straighten my knees. I can’t wait to try this tonight.😄
So glad I found your channel! This is exactly what I needed 🥰
Love you so much dear! New subscriber
Welcome to the dance fam!!🤗
omg the strengthening tip is perfect!! I definitely have that muscle very weak so it's going to help so much in all ways!! makes sense that even though I was working on my thigh strength for extensions I felt like turned out extensions weren't getting any better 😅😅 wrong muscle!!! thank you!!
You are so welcome! You’ll definitely feel a difference after about a week of doing those leg raises.
I have non-existent calf muscles so it makes my knees look like they’re bulging because the back of my leg is so flat. I also have flat feet, so that contributes to the knee bending as well. My dance teacher keeps telling me to stand more straight but it’s weird because it doesn’t physically feel like I’m not standing straight. It’s super frustrating. Dancing in heels helps because it forces the arch in my feet and helps my knees straighten out.
You may want to try this video. It addresses all your concerns you expressed. Hope you see some progress soon 🩵
th-cam.com/video/m9gMzFngyxY/w-d-xo.html
great advice also on dance safety! suffering from tendon injury because of wrong use of muscles, subtle mistake but hard to tell.
Oh no! I hope you start feeling like yourself again soon. I’m glad you enjoyed the video🤗💙
Thank you for this! As a aerialist w/o any dance training, ive been looking for ways to improve my shapes. Could you make a video focused on improving your back and shoulder mobility/flexibility to create a deeper back arch?
I have a couple of upper back stretch videos on my channel. Maybe give this one a try 😊>>> th-cam.com/video/yL56spv2kS4/w-d-xo.html
Thank you! This is incredibly helpful!
Glad it was helpful🤗
hey hey, im a synchronized swimming coach and i have alot of athletes who just cant get their knees straight. its a key element in our sports, and a real struggle for us. im really glad that i found your video so i can include new excersises for my girls and working on their knees!
Oh I love watching synchronized swimming! I’m glad the video was helpful 🤗💙
The clip of you dancing 🔥😱. Definitely subscribing
Welcome to my Internet fam! 🤗💙
This was so helpful and I am a very happy subscriber! I was wondering if you could make a video for a better point? All of your videos are so helpful for me, thank you so much!
So glad you are enjoying the videos! A lot of my subs have enjoyed this video for improving their point. Hope this helps 🤗
th-cam.com/video/m9gMzFngyxY/w-d-xo.html
How often can my dancer do these quad exercises for the best/fastest results? Are they safe to do daily? One set of 16reps each or multiple sets?
I’m so glad I found you!!!
This was really useful thank you 😊
Glad I could help you out! New videos every weekend 🤗💙
How long did it take for you to see results?
Thank you so much as I am learning contemporary dance style this helped me a lot.
Ps: you got a new subscriber 😍
Welcome to the dance fam! I’m so glad you found this helpful🤗💙
Glad I found ur videos! Thanks love for sharing ur insights ❤
Glad you enjoyed it!💙
Nice infos, thank you from Greece!
So glad you enjoyed it🤗
This was incredibly helpful! I’m not a dancer, but was looking for tips of improving my leg line when I do barre style exercises.
Glad it helped. Feel free to check out some stretch videos playlist if you’re looking to improve the height of your lines too🤗
i'm new to heels dance, and feel like i can stabilize/balance better when my knees are slightly bent, but the choreo is for straight legs -- and this is the biggest feedback on what i need to work on from my choreographer. how to maintain stability/balance with straight knees in heels? where does the weight go? especially when upper body is down, prepping for hair flip.
This is so helpful! Thank you for making it easy to understand for a none professional dancer like me!
I’m m so glad you found it helpful! 🤗
Dancing has brought to the surface a lot of abnormalities and discrepancies in my body. It’s given me a chance to address them, one by one.
Yes! I always say dance has taught me so much about how my body is different from others. As I get older I think there is no such thing as normal. Just physical differences that we all get the opportunity to learn and optimize ☺️
I enjoyed your video. It was clearly explained and will be beneficial for a student worrying about the lack of stretch in her knees. She is almost 10 years old, so maybe has some time to help correct this before she reaches puberty.
She may! Best of luck to her🤗
Wonderful video! Thank you-you are amazing and beautiful!
Thank you! 🥹🥰🤗
Hi Gaylyn ☺️☺️🩷
When can I roll out the muscles (with massage balls)? Is before work out okay?
Love you!
Birgitte
Awesome video Thank you!
Glad you found it helpful🤗
It helped
Great tips! Subscribed!
Welcome to the dance fam!
How often should a dancer do these exercises?
i LOOOVE your style !!!
Thank you🤗🥰
thank you for this!!!
I recently noticed that I can't stand straight, because my knees hurt a lot when I try, and it feels like they either go not far enough and are slightly bent, or too far and are about to buckle.
I've realized, that most of the time I stand in some weird positions due to that - to the side, against a wall, etc.. Also, my thigh muscles are like, not really there, so it would make sense if they were the reason.
It seems a bit better now that I know how to actually straighten my legs and did some of those exercises, I hope it's the exercise helping and not just placebo effect or something.
@Gaylyn Lareese, good job :)
How many times a day do the exercises at 2:55 and 4:53 have to be repeated?
Is this gonna help me knock knees???
OMG i Tride this and im sone abole to do the splits
i'm 15 y/o and the thighs of my both legs are really long as compare to the lower part of my leg and usually, it feels so awkward when i wear jeans cause people say that your thigh portion of both legs are so long. it's not any kind of disorder cause i never had pain in my knees or my knees have never swollen. so, is it the problem of my knee that it isn't straight or it's just normal thing? i've never seen someone with these legs. + can you also tell me that with this "BIG THIGHS" problem I might have hypoextended or hyerextended legs? what should I do to make it better? do ihave to straighten knees? please help me
Great explanation. Thanks. :-)
You’re welcome 🤗💙
My knees are slightly hyperextended, but for some reason my right leg tends to collapse whenever it needs to support my body weight on its own (particularly en pointe or in demi). Do you think these exercises would be useful for me?
I wanna join defence forces but my knees aren't straight , literally there is no gap between knees when I stood up straight , can these exercises help me in this case also ?? Please tell mam !
what happens if you don’t feel a stretch in the first exercise
For the first stretch, are we supposed to actively stretch our knees? Or just relax them there
Just relax and sit there😌
@@GaylynLareese ok thank you!!
Antelope! Baby giraffe!!!!!
where have you beeeeen sis???? you bout to make me a pro ahahhaa
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2:37
I cant sit up and straighten my knees at the same time without being in horrible pain💀
WW vid Goddess
Can I start off slow no balance over here
Yep! Start wherever you can. You’ll be able to go quicker the more the practice 😊
I wish more video and less talk
Thank you! This really helped me a lot!
Glad I could help 😃