Flexibility Pearls
Exactly how much back flexibility do you need to do a perfect Arabesque?
Posted by Paul Zaichik on
It is easy to calculate the minimum back extension or back hyperextension flexibility that is needed. It is easy to calculate the minimum back extension or back hyperextension flexibility that is needed. First thing you would need to do is...
Lower Back Spasms During Arabesque and How to Prevent Them
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Lower Back Spasms During Arabesque and How to Prevent Them One of the questions I got when discussing the Arabesque was lower back spasms experienced by many dancers. This is especially true of the beginning students, but this can also...
Is it possible to perform an Arabesque with a neutral spine?
Posted by Paul Zaichik on
Is it possible to perform an Arabesque with a neutral spine? Meaning that the hyperextension of the hip will take place from the hip only and there will be no hyper extension of the spine? Is this possible? The answer...
You’re Only as Strong as Your Weakest Link
Posted by Paul Zaichik on
ZST for strength sports When we talk about flexibility, the first thing that comes to mind is a soft lengthened position such as a side split, we also think of it as a vulnerable posture, However it’s important to understand...
Developpe Content
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Does your leg feel heavy while doing a Developpe? Would you like to know how to solve this? Then take a look at the ZST technique called Content. The EasyFlexibility ZST is performed in two steps which repeat for a...
TurnOut Anatomy
Posted by Paul Zaichik on
Certified Instructor Judy shows a dynamic stretching technique from the Easyflexibility system to improve your TURN OUT * It is performed in two steps which alternate and repeat ideally from 3 to 5 times. Watch the video and give it...
Developpe Harmony
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Certified Instructor Judy shows a stretching technique from the Easyflexibility system to achieve effortless extensions, flatter splits, and lighter developpes * It is performed in two steps which alternate and repeat ideally from 3 to 5 times. Watch the video...
What to do when the progress slows down or stops
Posted by Paul Zaichik on
What to do when the progress slows down or stops So what do you do when you have been getting steady progress and all suddenly your gains have slowed down or stopped? Preliminary Precautions The first thing to do is...
What can I do on the rest days?
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What can I do on rest days? I get this question a lot quite a lot from people who feel that if they are not training they’re wasting their time, or not improving. So before we can talk about things...