Workout for Leg Strength & Stability | Kathryn Morgan

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  • Workout for Leg Strength & Stability | Kathryn Morgan
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    This is a quick set of exercises that will help improve leg and calf strength, balance, and stability. If you are struggling with keeping your supporting hip strong in adagio and pirouettes or have weak ankles and calves, this is the workout for you! Be warned though - it's a doozy!
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  • @erib79
    @erib79 Před 7 lety +410

    ... after a week of doing this video daily, i'm giving it credit for helping me to accomplish my first triple pirouette (on demi)!!! ... it felt so AWESOOOOOME!!! ... look forward to nailing it consistently on both sides. Gracias Katie :)

    • @leehockchong816
      @leehockchong816 Před 5 lety +17

      U did it like once a day? Because I'm having trouble on turns too

    • @heatherlily8068
      @heatherlily8068 Před 5 lety +13

      @@leehockchong816 they said daily so probably

    • @iloveegnocchi
      @iloveegnocchi Před rokem +4

      Great job!! I’m so proud of you! Must feel amazing. I’m out here still trying to do doubles 😭 (i struggle with strength in pirouettes and posture… yeah you could say i just struggle with pirouettes)
      And considering this was five years ago i hope your doing even better now :)

    • @eunisxoxo
      @eunisxoxo Před rokem

      ​​​@@iloveegnocchi did you get your doubles yet? And same I'm struggling to get my doubles too😢

    • @iloveegnocchi
      @iloveegnocchi Před rokem +2

      @@eunisxoxo it depends on the day… i have gotten it a couple times but i’m doing better now! good luck to you

  • @winterbelle03
    @winterbelle03 Před 5 lety +284

    im not a dancer but i figure skate - skaters rely a lot on leg strength too. this work out is wonderful

    • @viridiana3013
      @viridiana3013 Před 4 lety +8

      ivazie i just went to try ice skating on Sunday, AND IT WAS SOOOO HARD! I had to hold on to the barrier the whole time.

    • @marahr5616
      @marahr5616 Před 4 lety +8

      lol I skate too and that’s why I’m here, glad I found a fellow figure skater 😂

    • @beccadoingstuff
      @beccadoingstuff Před 3 lety +4

      I also figure skate, this is so helpful!

    • @avrynpristina4594
      @avrynpristina4594 Před 2 lety +1

      glad to find a figure skater here!

    • @addi1659
      @addi1659 Před 2 lety

      same, I'm trying to get my sit spins with this

  • @anisharoy4351
    @anisharoy4351 Před 4 lety +28

    I am not a ballerina like at all. I'm a normal hip-hop jazz dancer. Idk what I'm doing here at midnight lol. But holy shit this is hard. My legs were screaming literally after four minutes of this.
    My respect for ballerinas just went up 50000 notches. Hats off if you're a ballerina. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @estemeerkotter9628
    @estemeerkotter9628 Před 3 lety +30

    When she says “don’t hate me” and you know you soon will :’) thanks for a super workout and making it fun!

  • @stellamehlhoff1884
    @stellamehlhoff1884 Před 7 lety +161

    This is just what I needed! I have really unstable ankles, and I am constantly falling out of turns and releve. I know that this will help me:) Thanks!

  • @ryanr.w.2111
    @ryanr.w.2111 Před 7 lety +192

    You should make a video about protecting your Achilles tendon. Recently I have been having a hard time and I'm sure we all could benefit from some tips. Great video today by the way! :)

    • @mic1541
      @mic1541 Před 4 lety +3

      yes me too

    • @spiceandrice4838
      @spiceandrice4838 Před 3 lety

      What’s that?

    • @solar0wind
      @solar0wind Před 3 lety +2

      @@spiceandrice4838 It's what connects the calf to the heel. You can feel it just above your heel on the backside of your foot.

  • @ym_yongmai
    @ym_yongmai Před 7 lety +46

    Just finished doing this. It's a lot harder than it seems! XD

  • @taylorhaycock
    @taylorhaycock Před 7 lety +59

    I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! I'm a older dancer trying to build my strength up and your videos are so helpful! It's great to hear from a really experienced dancer who I know I can trust! Thank you!

    • @ninjaman3710
      @ninjaman3710 Před 5 lety

      Taylor H have u done..make or you looks naturallly like this in pic

  • @Raissaflp
    @Raissaflp Před 4 lety +20

    It's 2020 and I'm here watching your videos to try learn ballet, and I'm in love with your classes, thank you so much.

  • @noffarpeeri9995
    @noffarpeeri9995 Před 7 lety +37

    loved this workout! i'm struggling with my shoulder blades a lot even though i do many exercises and think about them a lot during class. i'd like to see a video about "shoulders down!!!"😂

  • @emmachikanakamura7237
    @emmachikanakamura7237 Před 7 lety +69

    Presses the like button during the ad.

  • @kirstenparsons7789
    @kirstenparsons7789 Před 5 lety +7

    I have just discovered your channel. I’m so happy I have found this video. I did ballet as a child from 4years until I was about 15 and had a good solid classical education. I’m now 30 and I have just started again. My flexibility came back pity fast and my technique was still pity good, apparently old habits die hard in a good way! I have been struggling with my strength and stamina, particularly working towards getting back on en point. This video and theses exercises have been so helpful. I’m suddenly making HUGE improvements in this area. Seriously THANK YOU.

  • @katherineboyes5417
    @katherineboyes5417 Před 11 měsíci +1

    When I started this video I saw lots of improvement in balance ❤🎉

  • @elpadilla774
    @elpadilla774 Před 5 lety +18

    Your amazing ! I was wondering if you could make a video about hip strengthening. I have hip problems so that when I lift my leg my hip pops. Love you!!

  • @missarthemis
    @missarthemis Před 7 lety +2

    I enjoy your videos so much! keep them coming!

  • @donnamarie6840
    @donnamarie6840 Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you for this video. You are so kind and generous to share your expertise with everyone.

  • @blueside10
    @blueside10 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you for this exercise! I'm going to do this every second day!

  • @yourlovelybabe1
    @yourlovelybabe1 Před 6 lety +1

    I love these work out videos!! I love the encouragement throughout the video, it helps keep me motivated. Thank you!

  • @paulahidalgo4417
    @paulahidalgo4417 Před 4 lety +1

    I am so thankful, this has become my preparation for every ballet class during quarantine and it has been amazing, you're the best!

  • @mixedupworld1839
    @mixedupworld1839 Před 6 lety +1

    I love these exercices, they're my favorite, exactly what I need. Thank you 😊

  • @zofiajosie
    @zofiajosie Před 7 lety +13

    Hi Kathryn, I'm Zofia from the UK, and my ballet teacher had a chat with me yesterday and she said i have beautiful extension, flexibility and turnout but i need to strengthen up for things like develops in the centre. My plan is to tone up this summer and do workouts like this, and for balance and strength every day this summer because I want to go back with a bang this new year!! Do you have a recommended schedule or exercises like this that would help me as I tend to procrastinate a bit...? P.S., congratulations on getting married! I loved watching all your blogs. :) xxx

  • @jasminewat2662
    @jasminewat2662 Před 7 lety +3

    As a beginner this is very helpful! Thank you xx

  • @lesleypearce1154
    @lesleypearce1154 Před 5 lety +2

    This is perfect! I’ve been having trouble with pirouettes on demi simply because I don’t have good balance. I’ve been relearning how to balance myself due to my feet so this is perfect

  • @kenzietreloar2706
    @kenzietreloar2706 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks so much Kathryn. I have really been struggling with stability lately and it has caused me a little stress. But I found your channel and your tutorials are SO helpful. ❤️😘

  • @pyr0t3c_
    @pyr0t3c_ Před 5 lety +3

    A few days ago I did a really good pirouettes, it was so balanced and chill, kinda like I could have gone limp, and I would have stayed up. I am now very inspired to make all my pirouettes feel balances like that.

  • @renatadarriba
    @renatadarriba Před 7 lety +5

    Great video as usual, Katie! Could you do one on exercises to improve placement. This is my biggest challenge after having stopped dancing for 20 years. I can't go back to the proper placement and balance I used to have.

  • @2011Ohmygoodness
    @2011Ohmygoodness Před 7 lety +1

    This was REALLY GOOD!!! Thank you so much :-) I like the way you include the balance checks at the end.

  • @kathryncookson865
    @kathryncookson865 Před 7 lety

    Thank you so much for this, I so look forward to doing it when my strength is back.

  • @jvmalvar88
    @jvmalvar88 Před 7 lety +2

    Thank you so muuuuuch!!! Love this video Kathryn!!!

  • @quackquackitsme2198
    @quackquackitsme2198 Před 7 lety

    Thanks so much for making this video!! I'm trying to get back into ballet after a couple years and your channel is so helpful! Keep up the good work!

  • @emmaschilling5814
    @emmaschilling5814 Před 6 lety +1

    Best exercise video I've ever done!

  • @scarletsweets4115
    @scarletsweets4115 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much for this. I’m not a ballerina but I am a pitcher and this is helping me find my balance which is super important! ❤️

  • @2seokk
    @2seokk Před 7 lety +1

    Thank you so much for this workout! I definitely felt the burn in my calves!

  • @ravenmorgan4801
    @ravenmorgan4801 Před 7 lety +1

    I just tried this. It was intense!!! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @BrettLarkin
    @BrettLarkin Před 5 lety +2

    Loved this! Amazing calf burn

  • @thorick590
    @thorick590 Před 7 lety +1

    thanks for showing us your routines.. They make sense and I'm going incorporate some of these where I need help :-)

  • @lucavanderleeden3910
    @lucavanderleeden3910 Před 7 lety +2

    Thank you for this video! I'll definetely try this. Could you maybe do a video on increasing your turn-out? I struggle sooo much with that

  • @VivPhotography
    @VivPhotography Před rokem +3

    These exercises were brutal! But in a good way! Can't wait to see how my technique, balance, and strength will improve after doing these regularly. Thanks, Katie!

  • @buildybearmc8129
    @buildybearmc8129 Před 5 lety +3

    this is the 25th time that i have practiced this routine this year, i love it very much and it has helped me with my stability to the point where i can sustain a 120 degree side battement for almost 15 seconds more than i could last year. thank you, kathryn!

  • @nathanielcraig3588
    @nathanielcraig3588 Před 7 lety +12

    This is just the video I've been looking for!
    Love your channel by the way.

  • @rebeccabunch8904
    @rebeccabunch8904 Před 6 lety

    Trying to do these as a theatre kid who’s never taken ballet. I’ve always had such an appreciation for ballerinas but this brings it back into mind. I hope to build up as much strength as I can. Thank you so much for this!!!

  • @sayura93
    @sayura93 Před 7 lety +3

    I saw this and immediately tried it in my workout.
    My calves were burning after it and I was sweaty as hell, but I felt like I really did something for my muscles.
    Love it, will definitely be doing this a lot.

  • @maars75
    @maars75 Před 6 lety +1

    I'm a figure skater and I found theses exercices VERY effective, thank you a lot !

  • @petercampbell3279
    @petercampbell3279 Před 6 lety +1

    I just followed these exercises a couple hours before my ballet class and for the first time ever I was able to do developpes in center adage without almost falling, so thank you so much!

  • @danicajvv
    @danicajvv Před 7 lety

    Absolutely perfect. THANK YOU. I tie a thera-band around my calf or ankle, and then to a chair or table, and then do calf and ankle exercises that way --- it works like magic!

  • @andreia4541
    @andreia4541 Před 7 lety +1

    Love your videos!! I'ww do this today with my students!! Best wishes from Portugal!

  • @lylaharrison3827
    @lylaharrison3827 Před 3 lety +1

    You're such a great teacher!

  • @lamureon
    @lamureon Před 7 lety +1

    awesome thank you. I really need to build strength and your workouts help me tremedously

  • @briarrose5208
    @briarrose5208 Před rokem

    Thank you so much! This is exactly what I need to help my balance.

  • @LanaeJ12
    @LanaeJ12 Před 4 lety +1

    Seriously amazing. Thank you!

  • @evamatthaei1859
    @evamatthaei1859 Před 7 lety +1

    Great workout video for the legs, thank you!

  • @gillianmaher1034
    @gillianmaher1034 Před 3 lety +1

    I actually play ice hockey and have started doing this workout as an addition to my normal lifting and training and it’s has done wonders for my balance and body control. I’ve also had numerous ankle injuries and this had helped me gain back so much strength in my ankles

  • @alchemize7548
    @alchemize7548 Před 7 lety +19

    Hey Katie! I have learnt so much from watching your videos! I'm really struggling with fast frappes, glisses, and battement tendus at the barre, while keeping my turn out and still pointing my feet. Would be wonderful to see your insight into getting you legs to move fast! Xxx

  • @TheElithil
    @TheElithil Před 3 lety +2

    I love your dance classes, but also the workouts. Could you do more workouts for dancers? This one ist great! Thanks a lot.

  • @rubytimberlake9471
    @rubytimberlake9471 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you so very much. This is just what I need!

  • @tinasciglitano7352
    @tinasciglitano7352 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you so much. Im not a dancer however ive just had knee surgery and im using some of these excercises to strengthen my good leg. They've also helped by stability when using the crutches 😁😁

  • @erinpickering
    @erinpickering Před 7 lety

    Hi Kathryn. I've been watching your videos for a good year now and they are all so very helpful. I'm a dance leader at our church worship team and we used this video at our weekly practice on Thursday night and boy, did it burn!!! We are not trained ballet dancers, although a few of us have had ballet classes as a child. We are all in our late 20's, early 30's and I would say when it comes to ballet work, we are all beginners. Can you make more videos that would help strengthen the core? This video was very helpful and we will continue to do it from week to week until it becomes much, much easier.
    On another note, my husband has Hashimoto's and thank you so much for all of the videos you have done about this. He and I have both watched them together and taken some of your dietary and other advice and we definitely don't feel alone now. Thank you for that!
    Please don't ever stop making videos like this... I have bookmarked so many of them and am going to incorporate as much of them into dance practice and my own routine as I can. Thank you so much!!!!

  • @detectmore
    @detectmore Před 7 lety +1

    thank you so much for this video and all your videos they have helped me so so much!!!

  • @felicityengel8812
    @felicityengel8812 Před 5 lety +2

    Can u please make a video about how to keep your knees safe while taking class? I have been having a lot of knee issues

  • @tristanelizabethbaidal-ril7730

    This was amazingly helpful! Thank-you!!!

  • @Wrightjr2
    @Wrightjr2 Před 3 lety +1

    Wonderful Class!

  • @Wytchvvood
    @Wytchvvood Před 7 lety +1

    finally! i needed a video like this!

  • @iloveegnocchi
    @iloveegnocchi Před rokem

    I love your channel! Literally just found it yesterday and i’m already doing this! Man, i can feel the burn 😭 but i hope i can improve with this

  • @lottieyates4554
    @lottieyates4554 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much for this video! just by doing it once my legs are already stronger for my ballet!

  • @wrighty321go
    @wrighty321go Před 6 lety

    Thank you this was amazing I don't remember the last time my calf's hurt this much. You are also really motivating I didn't think I'd make it through but I did.

  • @slowlyfadingray
    @slowlyfadingray Před 3 lety +1

    Loved this video definitely going to be doing it daily, ngl tho I shed a tear, these calve work outs are brutal

  • @leehockchong816
    @leehockchong816 Před 5 lety +1

    This video really help me so much. Thankss

  • @beetlejuice3171
    @beetlejuice3171 Před 4 lety +1

    Game changer, thank you Kathryn!

  • @jakesbel8237
    @jakesbel8237 Před rokem

    As an older woman who has issues with falling do to breaking every bone from hip to tips of toes. This video has helped me with balance and strengthening my legs. Thanks.

  • @edancer6263
    @edancer6263 Před 4 lety +1

    I think this is really great, thank you !

  • @vickyk1861
    @vickyk1861 Před 6 lety +1

    thats an amazing workout, many thanx

  • @hannahdare4350
    @hannahdare4350 Před 5 lety +1

    Would love more strength videos like this Katie 💜💜💜

  • @sienaclaudio7500
    @sienaclaudio7500 Před 5 lety +5

    first I just want to say that ur utterly amazing and inspire me everyday to dance. Could you possibly do a video on how to strengthen your core?
    thx,
    Siena

  • @kseniateliatnikova6328

    This felt amazing- I’m just getting back into dancing after 10 years and having this kind of guidance makes me feel safer in my journey!

  • @mohnblume11
    @mohnblume11 Před 7 lety +7

    This is so perfect! I have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, so I'm hypermobile and have no strength or control in my legs. Thank you so much for this!

    • @holly231
      @holly231 Před 3 lety

      @Karah Hutchings Hey! I'm 18 and have EDS and I'm wanting to get into dance. I've been diagnosed for a few years so if you wanna talk about it you can message my Instragram if you want? It's @holly__m678

  • @xxEmmeline.Laurier
    @xxEmmeline.Laurier Před 3 lety

    Tysm for this workout. I really appreciate it! Huge achievement for me: I made it to the very end of the video and I didn’t die doing this workout. (Although my calves do feel tired and I’m sure they will get a lot stronger after doing this workout.)

  • @lisasaadiq3372
    @lisasaadiq3372 Před 5 lety +2

    So NOT a ballerina or ballet student but this video is incredibly helpful! (I workout alot and dance is included) Thank you very much Kathryn!!

  • @marinaATENEO
    @marinaATENEO Před 7 lety

    Love the video so much, thank you for some many helpfull videos.

  • @bradleysmith9924
    @bradleysmith9924 Před 3 lety

    Thank you! I'm here to try and improve my skateboarding which is basically just aggressive ballet. :)

  • @primastageschool2182
    @primastageschool2182 Před 3 lety

    I will try these exercises with my pre-point class :)

  • @sophiemitchelldwelly
    @sophiemitchelldwelly Před 7 lety +1

    Thank you this really helped!❤️

  • @itsme_a_mari
    @itsme_a_mari Před 7 lety +10

    Your videos are so helpful!! I was able to do a double pirouette after yout last video and I also just did my split on my bad side as well, following along with your stretching routine after class! But... I have one thing I struggle the most: I have huge difficulty on supporting my leg in the air... after a couple of seconds, my leg just "fall" or I get completely unsquared on the hips... Are these exercises helpful for that kind of situation? If not, I would love to see a video about it! Thank you and sorry for any grammar mistakes XD Portuguese is my first language!

  • @lafillerose1
    @lafillerose1 Před 6 lety

    Hi Katie! Love your video so much. I use some of them (including this one) as my daily exercise routine. That really helps building up the strength. I wonder if you can do a series of combinations with break downs. I'm an adult beginner, I found it's difficult to catch up with combinations. Would be wonderful to have some tutorials on combinations, from very basic to slightly more complex. Thanks and love you!

  • @NatashaEstrada
    @NatashaEstrada Před 7 lety +1

    You would not believe how much this has improved my skating in less than a week. WOW!

  • @Chelsea_HHF
    @Chelsea_HHF Před 7 lety +1

    Thanks so much! That was great!

  • @ritawing1064
    @ritawing1064 Před 6 lety

    Doing these every day before going back to class....and today hoping all is well with you in Texas!

  • @edmetujeehut8753
    @edmetujeehut8753 Před 6 lety

    HELLO KATHRYN. I LOVE ALL YOU'RE WORKOUT EXPLAINATION.YOU ARE A VERY GOOD TEACHER. I LOVE YOU'RE PROFESSIONAL WAY.THANK YOU SO MUCH. I AM LEARING A LOT, AND I TAKE THE KNOWLEGDE TO MY BALLET CLASSES.EVERY DAY I AM SO PROUD AND CURIOUS TO LEARN MORE.LOVE YOU KATRYN.GREATINGS FROM EDME TUJEEHUT FROM THE SUNNY ISLAND OF ARUBA.

  • @aaliyahjanae2029
    @aaliyahjanae2029 Před 7 lety

    I have a pre pointe class in a few hours so... thank you for the workout😊😊😊

  • @jazmynrose5899
    @jazmynrose5899 Před 3 lety +1

    Thankyou so much!!!

  • @itskxffi4464
    @itskxffi4464 Před 3 lety

    this workout was the key for my calf strengthening!! thank you so much!! can you also do a video on turns and how to perfect them!! because thats what im struggling with. and also a video on how to perfect your jumps and exercises to help them!! thanks!!

  • @zorinazarate7102
    @zorinazarate7102 Před 6 lety

    Love all of your video content!
    Can you please do a video about muscle soreness and preventing injuries!!!

  • @azzandavid3219
    @azzandavid3219 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much

  • @katarinazivotic1460
    @katarinazivotic1460 Před 3 lety

    even though this isn't what i usually practice doing, it helps a lot to strengthen my legs for other types of dancing so i think it's a really good workout!!

  • @artboxfashion4042
    @artboxfashion4042 Před 6 lety +1

    Can u do a video about hip flexors and how to use the correct muscles to stop overuse as well as stretching properly?

  • @esthercutshall846
    @esthercutshall846 Před 2 lety

    FANTASTIC video for Irish dancers!!

  • @colleenmethod9431
    @colleenmethod9431 Před 7 lety

    Great exercises. Since my sciatic pain is in the house right now - I'll tell you what I have been doing. My cat and I have been exercising according to your instructions with a feather on a stick. :) She loves it!

  • @stevocanuck
    @stevocanuck Před 5 lety +2

    I'm an aspiring distance runner, and i'm adding this to my strengthening workout haha! Thank you! My left achilles has always been giving me a hard time >:(

  • @nataliasvitekova7388
    @nataliasvitekova7388 Před 6 lety +1

    Great video!

  • @simonegingerich-boberg8741

    Hi Katie, could you do a how to/how you jet glue your pointe shoes video? It would be very helpful, thanks!

  • @thefreedomfairy
    @thefreedomfairy Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks Katie! I'd like a quad and inner thigh and glute workout video if you can add it to the list.