![]() As you can see, this is a phenomenal exercise with many benefits!!! But don’t be intimidated if you aren’t comfortable being lifted in the silque, all of these exercises can be performed on the mat as well! you will still use all the same muscles. If you are swinging back and forth during this exercise then you need to tie your tight core-set…it will pull you right back to the plumb line! You will also feel fatigue in the standing thigh and glute because standing in a silque takes a lot more work than standing on the floor! And last, your upper body is also contracted while in the hinged position to keep you from falling forward to the mat. But in this position you are strengthening a lot more than just your rear! Your core is fully contracted in order to maintain balance in the silque as well as keep you at the plumb line. Different variations can be used to contract this muscle: pulses up, slides, tiny circles, flutters, full range of motion all with flexed foot or pointed. So this is the position we want to see for Hinged Arabesque! Steph is focusing on her left glute in the picture above. The great thing about this exercise is that you are also stengthening your core while you work your bubble! In fact, this exercise works your ENTIRE BODY! First, let’s take a look at Stephanie in the picture below. Try these tips next time you’re in class!!! Have a Happy Friday Beautees!!!!! xoxoįorm Friday: B.Silque Lifted Bubble Duty - Hinged Arabesque By andrew | Blog GIVE YOUR BOOTY ANOTHER BOOST!! Yes, we’ve spent a few Form Fridays talking about our rear ends, but let’s face it, we all want to lift our butts!!!!! And believe it or not, ladies, swimsuits are on the horizon! They are already displaying them in stores, despite the snow outside! So let’s talk about B.Silque’s Lifted Bubble Duty exercise, the hinged arabesque. No matter what the movement, it is done with control, holding the contraction. And if you extend your arms out and then curl again, you are emphasizing the bicep. If you add tiny squeezes (squeezing your forearms together, you add a chest contraction. That’s what you want to do before an movement occurs! Of course you can always modify and be flat foot or in releve! So if you add tiny taps up, you are further contracting that front shoulder. Just being in the position with your elbows at should level with a 90 degree bend, you can engage the front shoulder muscle. The exercise we are doing in the picture above can work different areas depending on the movement. Also, make sure your weight is evenly distributed at all 4 corners of each foot! We tend to lean back into our heels while we work our upper body…so watch out for that! Check out this picture to see the perfect form… Abs are zipped up tight and knees are soft. But the key is that Mind-Body CONNECTION that we are always talking about!!!! As we move through the micro movements for each targeted area, it is essential that you FOCUS on the muscle and put the contraction where it belongs.Īnother focus you should have during upper body work is ALIGNMENT! Always stand with that natural spine…ears, over shoulders, over hips, over heels. Instead, we chisel our upper bodies into a b.you-tifully feminine physique with just 2 or 3 pound weights. ![]() It’s Form Friday, and we’re back to the barre with focus on our upper body!!! The best thing about our upper body work is that we do not use huge weights which can bulk us up. The following News Articles were submitted to the Frederick-News Post on the dates listed, not necessarily the date that the articles were printed.Form Friday….Upper Body By andrew | Blog, Classes, Health Werk it, Chisel it, Define it…that Upper Body!!!!! Receive email notifications about upcoming Dining With Diabetes classes University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class. We offer educational programs in the community and at our office which are evidence based, easy to understand, and focused on helping you make positive changes that work in your life. Have you ever wondered how to prepare a healthy meal on a budget? How to safely can your own garden vegetables, preserves, or other foods? How to get or understand your credit report? Or even how to create a budget you can stick to? We can help with that! The Frederick County Family and Consumer Sciences Department is here to provide educational programs that help people live their best lives and achieve their health and financial goals. ![]()
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