Save $$$ and score the same total-body benefits by doing this barre workout at home.
Just grab some dumbells and a chair and get ready to channel your inner ballerina.
The price tag of those boutique studio classes.
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(Then try thisabs- and arms-focused barre workout at hometomorrow, courtesy ofSWEAT app trainer Brittany Williams.)
B.With spine tall and abs tight, rise up onto balls of feet.
Plie by bending knees out over toes (only lower about halfway down).
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C.Straighten legs (squeezing inner thighs together as body extends), and then lower heels.
C.Lift up halfway, keeping knees bent, and then return to deep plie position.
D.Extend raised leg back out into arabesque.
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That’s one rep.
Do all reps on one side, then switch sides; repeat.
Do 20 reps per side.
B.Raise left arm to create half of a frame around face in third position.
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Left toes should be pointed.
E.Slowly lift back up, keeping spine straight, and lower leg and arm back into first position.
That’s one rep.
Do all reps on one side, then switch sides; repeat.
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Do 10 reps per side.
B.Rise up onto balls of feet and then plie, bending both knees out to the sides.
Bring left arm overhead into third position.
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C.Open left arm out to the side into second position while lifting right leg up behind hip.
Lower both arm and leg.
B.Raise arms overhead, bend elbows out to the sides, and lower the weights slightly behind head.
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Brace abs in tight and press up onto balls of feet.
C.Extend arms overhead slightly in front of body, palms facing forward.
Lower heels and bend elbows at the same time, lowering the weights behind the head.
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Bend knees out over toes, keeping back straight and hips under shoulders.
C.Open arms out to second position (palms remain up).
D.Lower arms and extend legs to return to the starting position.
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B.Bring both arms to the outside of hips, hovering parallel to the floor, palms facing up.
That’s one rep.
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