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Barre Under and Over Stretch2

Engages multiple muscle groups at once, building coordination, strength, and conditioning.

Full BodyIntermediateMobilityStretch

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: full body
Muscle groupFull Body
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeMobility · Stretch
Sets & reps30 seconds
Estimated calories burned~8 kcal
EquipmentNone needed

How to do it

  1. Step 1: Setup — Get into the starting position for Barre Under and Over Stretch2.
  2. Step 2: Initiation — Engage your core and begin the movement with control.
  3. Step 3: Main movement — Complete the movement through its full range of motion.
  4. Step 4: End position — Reach the top/end of the movement with control.
  5. Step 5: Return — Slowly return to the starting position.
  6. Step 6: Breathing reminder — Exhale on exertion, inhale on return.
  7. Step 7: Safety note — Keep the movement controlled and stop if you feel sharp pain.

Coaching tips

Benefits

Engages multiple muscle groups at once, building coordination, strength, and conditioning.

Common mistakes

Bouncing into the stretch instead of easing in gradually, or holding tension in the shoulders.

Make it harder

Add a pause at the hardest point, slow the tempo, or add light resistance (band or dumbbells).

Make it easier

Reduce the range of motion or reps until the movement feels controlled.

Breathing

Exhale on exertion, inhale on release.

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