Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Dégagé Lifts & Holds: The Ballet Isometric That Burns Like Fire

Day 3 of my 12 Days of Ballet Inspired Fitness series! Today we're working isometric strength—holding your leg in the air in each direction. This is HARDER than it looks.

Key tips:
✓ Pull UP out of your standing hip—don't sink!
✓ Keep your working leg fully extended (straight knee, pointed foot)
✓ Standing leg stays strong and engaged the ENTIRE time
✓ Keep hips square, especially on the back hold
✓ It's okay to wobble—that means it's working!
✓ 30 seconds each leg

This is how dancers build the strength to hold positions on stage. The burn is REAL. 🔥

How long can you hold each direction? Let me know in the comments!

🩰 Follow for Day 4 tomorrow!
📺 Want the full 12-exercise workout: youtu.be/LJoP4yFTLOc

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💫 I'm Kathryn Morgan, former New York City Ballet soloist. I bring you real ballet training that professional dancers use to build strength and grace.

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