Uploaded November 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This is a Zaichik Stretching Technique (ZST) to improve your Arabesque.

How to Stretch Iliacus Muscle for a Better Arabesque

It works on the iliacus muscle dynamically and in all its actions. This implies many things:
- to start with it is a very quick way to improve your flexibility since you do not depend on relaxation or holding a stretch for a long time
- there is no pain involved since the stretch reflex is avoided, thus getting into the stretch more naturally, going with our body not against it
- it is a stretch that can be used in your warmup, unlike passive static stretching which is not good as a warmup
- it isolates a muscle at a time, so it implies less pressure on your joints hence it's a very friendly and focused kind of a stretch stretch
- it works in the ideal position according to the target skill, so it's highly functional and progress is effectively carried over improving the desired technique

Check out this very effective way of stretching, and find your complete program at: easyflexibility.mykajabi.com/Ballet-Programs

Let us know how it worked for you in the comments!
- The EasyFlexibility Team