Comments on: Are there exercises to get your knees to go back for that straight line look? http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/ Discover the Secrets to Conquering Some of The Most Common Pitfalls You Face When Learning Ballet Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Ashley http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1606 Ashley Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:22:04 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1606 Have you seen a doctor or some sort of specialist who may be able to help? i really don't know much about this but i am really interested Have you seen a doctor or some sort of specialist who may be able to help? i really don’t know much about this but i am really interested

]]> By: Avie' http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1456 Avie' Mon, 15 Jan 2007 01:02:57 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1456 If she feels they are straight,and they woln't go back any further,don't push them. She may have hypo-extended kneed wich makes them look bent when they really aren't.Please do not fight what she has been given,but help her accept it. But if hypo-extension is not the cause,then it may just be her muscles are tight. Check with your doctor. If she feels they are straight,and they woln’t go back any further,don’t push them. She may have hypo-extended kneed wich makes them look bent when they really aren’t.Please do not fight what she has been given,but help her accept it. But if hypo-extension is not the cause,then it may just be her muscles are tight. Check with your doctor.

]]> By: Marissa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1440 Marissa Sun, 14 Jan 2007 00:39:55 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1440 most kids' bones grow faster then their muscles. for some the resulting tightness in their leg muscles means their knees don't go all the way straight. usually if they stretch these muscles, especially the hamstring and calf muscles, the knees will eventually be able to straighten. it won't be quick though, sometimes it takes two or three years for the muscles to catch up with the bones. most kids’ bones grow faster then their muscles. for some the resulting tightness in their leg muscles means their knees don’t go all the way straight. usually if they stretch these muscles, especially the hamstring and calf muscles, the knees will eventually be able to straighten. it won’t be quick though, sometimes it takes two or three years for the muscles to catch up with the bones.

]]> By: Charity http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1425 Charity Sat, 13 Jan 2007 02:30:45 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1425 I am 11 and my knees kind look a little popped out but just because I am skinny. My knees don't pop out a lot when they're straight. Maybe she isn't locking her kneecaps? I am 11 and my knees kind look a little popped out but just because I am skinny. My knees don’t pop out a lot when they’re straight. Maybe she isn’t locking her kneecaps?

]]> By: Sarah http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-109 Sarah Wed, 30 Aug 2006 14:35:17 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-109 I don't dance - I've been doing synchronized swimming for 8 years.. And believe it or not knee extention is even more emphasized than it is in dance. Excersizes we do for knee extention: 1. Sit on the ground with your legs raised slightly (2-5 inches) and have someone sit or put pressure on your knees. This will help create the flexebility that is needed. 2. Sit on the ground and extend your knees really hard so that your knees are on the ground but your heels come off it. (If your knees cannot hyperextend that far, extend your knees as far as they go but imagine them comming off) hold this for 15-30 seconds and repeat a few times, doing it both with feet pointed and with feet flexed. 3. Same as number two.. but extend your feet really hard while switching between flexed feet and pointed feet. This can be done at varying speeds, and also works the toe point. Those are the three main excersizes that help. Like flexibility, knee extention has a lot to do with genetics, and progresses slowly (there is no "quick fix") but I've seen drastic improvements. My own knees used to be terribly bent and my coach would yell at me over it all the time... Over the years I've done this and my knees now hyper-extend considerably. I don’t dance – I’ve been doing synchronized swimming for 8 years.. And believe it or not knee extention is even more emphasized than it is in dance.

Excersizes we do for knee extention:

1. Sit on the ground with your legs raised slightly (2-5 inches) and have someone sit or put pressure on your knees. This will help create the flexebility that is needed.

2. Sit on the ground and extend your knees really hard so that your knees are on the ground but your heels come off it. (If your knees cannot hyperextend that far, extend your knees as far as they go but imagine them comming off) hold this for 15-30 seconds and repeat a few times, doing it both with feet pointed and with feet flexed.

3. Same as number two.. but extend your feet really hard while switching between flexed feet and pointed feet. This can be done at varying speeds, and also works the toe point.

Those are the three main excersizes that help. Like flexibility, knee extention has a lot to do with genetics, and progresses slowly (there is no “quick fix”) but I’ve seen drastic improvements. My own knees used to be terribly bent and my coach would yell at me over it all the time… Over the years I’ve done this and my knees now hyper-extend considerably.

]]> By: firebirdjewel http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-107 firebirdjewel Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:03:27 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-107 also remember that some people are hyperextended - when they straighten their legs completely, their knees kinda go back more. it's just a natural thing for them. also remember that some people are hyperextended – when they straighten their legs completely, their knees kinda go back more. it’s just a natural thing for them.

]]> By: Anita http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-57 Anita Mon, 31 Jul 2006 03:46:34 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-57 If you mean that your daughters knees look slightly bent when she feels that they are straight it is most likely due to some tightness in the hamstrings. It could also be caused by her quadriceps being strong in comparison to her hamstrings. If stretching her hamstrings isn't helping I would try some strengthening exercises. Get her to lie on her stomach, attach some light ankle weights to her ankle & get to bend her knees to 90 degrees & lower them back down. This will help to strengthen her muscles. Happy Dancing Anita If you mean that your daughters knees look slightly bent when she feels that they are straight it is most likely due to some tightness in the hamstrings. It could also be caused by her quadriceps being strong in comparison to her hamstrings.

If stretching her hamstrings isn’t helping I would try some strengthening exercises. Get her to lie on her stomach, attach some light ankle weights to her ankle & get to bend her knees to 90 degrees & lower them back down. This will help to strengthen her muscles.

Happy Dancing

Anita

]]> By: lisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/ Discover the Secrets to Conquering Some of The Most Common Pitfalls You Face When Learning Ballet Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comments on: Are there exercises to get your knees to go back for that straight line look? http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/ Discover the Secrets to Conquering Some of The Most Common Pitfalls You Face When Learning Ballet Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Ashley http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1606 Ashley Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:22:04 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1606 Have you seen a doctor or some sort of specialist who may be able to help? i really don't know much about this but i am really interested Have you seen a doctor or some sort of specialist who may be able to help? i really don’t know much about this but i am really interested

]]> By: Avie' http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1456 Avie' Mon, 15 Jan 2007 01:02:57 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1456 If she feels they are straight,and they woln't go back any further,don't push them. She may have hypo-extended kneed wich makes them look bent when they really aren't.Please do not fight what she has been given,but help her accept it. But if hypo-extension is not the cause,then it may just be her muscles are tight. Check with your doctor. If she feels they are straight,and they woln’t go back any further,don’t push them. She may have hypo-extended kneed wich makes them look bent when they really aren’t.Please do not fight what she has been given,but help her accept it. But if hypo-extension is not the cause,then it may just be her muscles are tight. Check with your doctor.

]]> By: Marissa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1440 Marissa Sun, 14 Jan 2007 00:39:55 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1440 most kids' bones grow faster then their muscles. for some the resulting tightness in their leg muscles means their knees don't go all the way straight. usually if they stretch these muscles, especially the hamstring and calf muscles, the knees will eventually be able to straighten. it won't be quick though, sometimes it takes two or three years for the muscles to catch up with the bones. most kids’ bones grow faster then their muscles. for some the resulting tightness in their leg muscles means their knees don’t go all the way straight. usually if they stretch these muscles, especially the hamstring and calf muscles, the knees will eventually be able to straighten. it won’t be quick though, sometimes it takes two or three years for the muscles to catch up with the bones.

]]> By: Charity http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1425 Charity Sat, 13 Jan 2007 02:30:45 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1425 I am 11 and my knees kind look a little popped out but just because I am skinny. My knees don't pop out a lot when they're straight. Maybe she isn't locking her kneecaps? I am 11 and my knees kind look a little popped out but just because I am skinny. My knees don’t pop out a lot when they’re straight. Maybe she isn’t locking her kneecaps?

]]> By: Sarah http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-109 Sarah Wed, 30 Aug 2006 14:35:17 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-109 I don't dance - I've been doing synchronized swimming for 8 years.. And believe it or not knee extention is even more emphasized than it is in dance. Excersizes we do for knee extention: 1. Sit on the ground with your legs raised slightly (2-5 inches) and have someone sit or put pressure on your knees. This will help create the flexebility that is needed. 2. Sit on the ground and extend your knees really hard so that your knees are on the ground but your heels come off it. (If your knees cannot hyperextend that far, extend your knees as far as they go but imagine them comming off) hold this for 15-30 seconds and repeat a few times, doing it both with feet pointed and with feet flexed. 3. Same as number two.. but extend your feet really hard while switching between flexed feet and pointed feet. This can be done at varying speeds, and also works the toe point. Those are the three main excersizes that help. Like flexibility, knee extention has a lot to do with genetics, and progresses slowly (there is no "quick fix") but I've seen drastic improvements. My own knees used to be terribly bent and my coach would yell at me over it all the time... Over the years I've done this and my knees now hyper-extend considerably. I don’t dance – I’ve been doing synchronized swimming for 8 years.. And believe it or not knee extention is even more emphasized than it is in dance.

Excersizes we do for knee extention:

1. Sit on the ground with your legs raised slightly (2-5 inches) and have someone sit or put pressure on your knees. This will help create the flexebility that is needed.

2. Sit on the ground and extend your knees really hard so that your knees are on the ground but your heels come off it. (If your knees cannot hyperextend that far, extend your knees as far as they go but imagine them comming off) hold this for 15-30 seconds and repeat a few times, doing it both with feet pointed and with feet flexed.

3. Same as number two.. but extend your feet really hard while switching between flexed feet and pointed feet. This can be done at varying speeds, and also works the toe point.

Those are the three main excersizes that help. Like flexibility, knee extention has a lot to do with genetics, and progresses slowly (there is no “quick fix”) but I’ve seen drastic improvements. My own knees used to be terribly bent and my coach would yell at me over it all the time… Over the years I’ve done this and my knees now hyper-extend considerably.

]]> By: firebirdjewel http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-107 firebirdjewel Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:03:27 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-107 also remember that some people are hyperextended - when they straighten their legs completely, their knees kinda go back more. it's just a natural thing for them. also remember that some people are hyperextended – when they straighten their legs completely, their knees kinda go back more. it’s just a natural thing for them.

]]> By: Anita http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-57 Anita Mon, 31 Jul 2006 03:46:34 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-57 If you mean that your daughters knees look slightly bent when she feels that they are straight it is most likely due to some tightness in the hamstrings. It could also be caused by her quadriceps being strong in comparison to her hamstrings. If stretching her hamstrings isn't helping I would try some strengthening exercises. Get her to lie on her stomach, attach some light ankle weights to her ankle & get to bend her knees to 90 degrees & lower them back down. This will help to strengthen her muscles. Happy Dancing Anita If you mean that your daughters knees look slightly bent when she feels that they are straight it is most likely due to some tightness in the hamstrings. It could also be caused by her quadriceps being strong in comparison to her hamstrings.

If stretching her hamstrings isn’t helping I would try some strengthening exercises. Get her to lie on her stomach, attach some light ankle weights to her ankle & get to bend her knees to 90 degrees & lower them back down. This will help to strengthen her muscles.

Happy Dancing

Anita

]]> By: lisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1606 Ashley Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:22:04 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1606 Have you seen a doctor or some sort of specialist who may be able to help? i really don't know much about this but i am really interested Have you seen a doctor or some sort of specialist who may be able to help? i really don’t know much about this but i am really interested

]]> Comments on: Are there exercises to get your knees to go back for that straight line look? http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/ Discover the Secrets to Conquering Some of The Most Common Pitfalls You Face When Learning Ballet Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Ashley http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1606 Ashley Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:22:04 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1606 Have you seen a doctor or some sort of specialist who may be able to help? i really don't know much about this but i am really interested Have you seen a doctor or some sort of specialist who may be able to help? i really don’t know much about this but i am really interested

]]> By: Avie' http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1456 Avie' Mon, 15 Jan 2007 01:02:57 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1456 If she feels they are straight,and they woln't go back any further,don't push them. She may have hypo-extended kneed wich makes them look bent when they really aren't.Please do not fight what she has been given,but help her accept it. But if hypo-extension is not the cause,then it may just be her muscles are tight. Check with your doctor. If she feels they are straight,and they woln’t go back any further,don’t push them. She may have hypo-extended kneed wich makes them look bent when they really aren’t.Please do not fight what she has been given,but help her accept it. But if hypo-extension is not the cause,then it may just be her muscles are tight. Check with your doctor.

]]> By: Marissa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1440 Marissa Sun, 14 Jan 2007 00:39:55 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1440 most kids' bones grow faster then their muscles. for some the resulting tightness in their leg muscles means their knees don't go all the way straight. usually if they stretch these muscles, especially the hamstring and calf muscles, the knees will eventually be able to straighten. it won't be quick though, sometimes it takes two or three years for the muscles to catch up with the bones. most kids’ bones grow faster then their muscles. for some the resulting tightness in their leg muscles means their knees don’t go all the way straight. usually if they stretch these muscles, especially the hamstring and calf muscles, the knees will eventually be able to straighten. it won’t be quick though, sometimes it takes two or three years for the muscles to catch up with the bones.

]]> By: Charity http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1425 Charity Sat, 13 Jan 2007 02:30:45 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1425 I am 11 and my knees kind look a little popped out but just because I am skinny. My knees don't pop out a lot when they're straight. Maybe she isn't locking her kneecaps? I am 11 and my knees kind look a little popped out but just because I am skinny. My knees don’t pop out a lot when they’re straight. Maybe she isn’t locking her kneecaps?

]]> By: Sarah http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-109 Sarah Wed, 30 Aug 2006 14:35:17 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-109 I don't dance - I've been doing synchronized swimming for 8 years.. And believe it or not knee extention is even more emphasized than it is in dance. Excersizes we do for knee extention: 1. Sit on the ground with your legs raised slightly (2-5 inches) and have someone sit or put pressure on your knees. This will help create the flexebility that is needed. 2. Sit on the ground and extend your knees really hard so that your knees are on the ground but your heels come off it. (If your knees cannot hyperextend that far, extend your knees as far as they go but imagine them comming off) hold this for 15-30 seconds and repeat a few times, doing it both with feet pointed and with feet flexed. 3. Same as number two.. but extend your feet really hard while switching between flexed feet and pointed feet. This can be done at varying speeds, and also works the toe point. Those are the three main excersizes that help. Like flexibility, knee extention has a lot to do with genetics, and progresses slowly (there is no "quick fix") but I've seen drastic improvements. My own knees used to be terribly bent and my coach would yell at me over it all the time... Over the years I've done this and my knees now hyper-extend considerably. I don’t dance – I’ve been doing synchronized swimming for 8 years.. And believe it or not knee extention is even more emphasized than it is in dance.

Excersizes we do for knee extention:

1. Sit on the ground with your legs raised slightly (2-5 inches) and have someone sit or put pressure on your knees. This will help create the flexebility that is needed.

2. Sit on the ground and extend your knees really hard so that your knees are on the ground but your heels come off it. (If your knees cannot hyperextend that far, extend your knees as far as they go but imagine them comming off) hold this for 15-30 seconds and repeat a few times, doing it both with feet pointed and with feet flexed.

3. Same as number two.. but extend your feet really hard while switching between flexed feet and pointed feet. This can be done at varying speeds, and also works the toe point.

Those are the three main excersizes that help. Like flexibility, knee extention has a lot to do with genetics, and progresses slowly (there is no “quick fix”) but I’ve seen drastic improvements. My own knees used to be terribly bent and my coach would yell at me over it all the time… Over the years I’ve done this and my knees now hyper-extend considerably.

]]> By: firebirdjewel http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-107 firebirdjewel Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:03:27 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-107 also remember that some people are hyperextended - when they straighten their legs completely, their knees kinda go back more. it's just a natural thing for them. also remember that some people are hyperextended – when they straighten their legs completely, their knees kinda go back more. it’s just a natural thing for them.

]]> By: Anita http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-57 Anita Mon, 31 Jul 2006 03:46:34 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-57 If you mean that your daughters knees look slightly bent when she feels that they are straight it is most likely due to some tightness in the hamstrings. It could also be caused by her quadriceps being strong in comparison to her hamstrings. If stretching her hamstrings isn't helping I would try some strengthening exercises. Get her to lie on her stomach, attach some light ankle weights to her ankle & get to bend her knees to 90 degrees & lower them back down. This will help to strengthen her muscles. Happy Dancing Anita If you mean that your daughters knees look slightly bent when she feels that they are straight it is most likely due to some tightness in the hamstrings. It could also be caused by her quadriceps being strong in comparison to her hamstrings.

If stretching her hamstrings isn’t helping I would try some strengthening exercises. Get her to lie on her stomach, attach some light ankle weights to her ankle & get to bend her knees to 90 degrees & lower them back down. This will help to strengthen her muscles.

Happy Dancing

Anita

]]> By: lisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1456 Avie' Mon, 15 Jan 2007 01:02:57 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1456 If she feels they are straight,and they woln't go back any further,don't push them. She may have hypo-extended kneed wich makes them look bent when they really aren't.Please do not fight what she has been given,but help her accept it. But if hypo-extension is not the cause,then it may just be her muscles are tight. Check with your doctor. If she feels they are straight,and they woln’t go back any further,don’t push them. She may have hypo-extended kneed wich makes them look bent when they really aren’t.Please do not fight what she has been given,but help her accept it. But if hypo-extension is not the cause,then it may just be her muscles are tight. Check with your doctor.

]]> Comments on: Are there exercises to get your knees to go back for that straight line look? http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/ Discover the Secrets to Conquering Some of The Most Common Pitfalls You Face When Learning Ballet Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Ashley http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1606 Ashley Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:22:04 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1606 Have you seen a doctor or some sort of specialist who may be able to help? i really don't know much about this but i am really interested Have you seen a doctor or some sort of specialist who may be able to help? i really don’t know much about this but i am really interested

]]> By: Avie' http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1456 Avie' Mon, 15 Jan 2007 01:02:57 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1456 If she feels they are straight,and they woln't go back any further,don't push them. She may have hypo-extended kneed wich makes them look bent when they really aren't.Please do not fight what she has been given,but help her accept it. But if hypo-extension is not the cause,then it may just be her muscles are tight. Check with your doctor. If she feels they are straight,and they woln’t go back any further,don’t push them. She may have hypo-extended kneed wich makes them look bent when they really aren’t.Please do not fight what she has been given,but help her accept it. But if hypo-extension is not the cause,then it may just be her muscles are tight. Check with your doctor.

]]> By: Marissa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1440 Marissa Sun, 14 Jan 2007 00:39:55 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1440 most kids' bones grow faster then their muscles. for some the resulting tightness in their leg muscles means their knees don't go all the way straight. usually if they stretch these muscles, especially the hamstring and calf muscles, the knees will eventually be able to straighten. it won't be quick though, sometimes it takes two or three years for the muscles to catch up with the bones. most kids’ bones grow faster then their muscles. for some the resulting tightness in their leg muscles means their knees don’t go all the way straight. usually if they stretch these muscles, especially the hamstring and calf muscles, the knees will eventually be able to straighten. it won’t be quick though, sometimes it takes two or three years for the muscles to catch up with the bones.

]]> By: Charity http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1425 Charity Sat, 13 Jan 2007 02:30:45 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1425 I am 11 and my knees kind look a little popped out but just because I am skinny. My knees don't pop out a lot when they're straight. Maybe she isn't locking her kneecaps? I am 11 and my knees kind look a little popped out but just because I am skinny. My knees don’t pop out a lot when they’re straight. Maybe she isn’t locking her kneecaps?

]]> By: Sarah http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-109 Sarah Wed, 30 Aug 2006 14:35:17 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-109 I don't dance - I've been doing synchronized swimming for 8 years.. And believe it or not knee extention is even more emphasized than it is in dance. Excersizes we do for knee extention: 1. Sit on the ground with your legs raised slightly (2-5 inches) and have someone sit or put pressure on your knees. This will help create the flexebility that is needed. 2. Sit on the ground and extend your knees really hard so that your knees are on the ground but your heels come off it. (If your knees cannot hyperextend that far, extend your knees as far as they go but imagine them comming off) hold this for 15-30 seconds and repeat a few times, doing it both with feet pointed and with feet flexed. 3. Same as number two.. but extend your feet really hard while switching between flexed feet and pointed feet. This can be done at varying speeds, and also works the toe point. Those are the three main excersizes that help. Like flexibility, knee extention has a lot to do with genetics, and progresses slowly (there is no "quick fix") but I've seen drastic improvements. My own knees used to be terribly bent and my coach would yell at me over it all the time... Over the years I've done this and my knees now hyper-extend considerably. I don’t dance – I’ve been doing synchronized swimming for 8 years.. And believe it or not knee extention is even more emphasized than it is in dance.

Excersizes we do for knee extention:

1. Sit on the ground with your legs raised slightly (2-5 inches) and have someone sit or put pressure on your knees. This will help create the flexebility that is needed.

2. Sit on the ground and extend your knees really hard so that your knees are on the ground but your heels come off it. (If your knees cannot hyperextend that far, extend your knees as far as they go but imagine them comming off) hold this for 15-30 seconds and repeat a few times, doing it both with feet pointed and with feet flexed.

3. Same as number two.. but extend your feet really hard while switching between flexed feet and pointed feet. This can be done at varying speeds, and also works the toe point.

Those are the three main excersizes that help. Like flexibility, knee extention has a lot to do with genetics, and progresses slowly (there is no “quick fix”) but I’ve seen drastic improvements. My own knees used to be terribly bent and my coach would yell at me over it all the time… Over the years I’ve done this and my knees now hyper-extend considerably.

]]> By: firebirdjewel http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-107 firebirdjewel Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:03:27 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-107 also remember that some people are hyperextended - when they straighten their legs completely, their knees kinda go back more. it's just a natural thing for them. also remember that some people are hyperextended – when they straighten their legs completely, their knees kinda go back more. it’s just a natural thing for them.

]]> By: Anita http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-57 Anita Mon, 31 Jul 2006 03:46:34 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-57 If you mean that your daughters knees look slightly bent when she feels that they are straight it is most likely due to some tightness in the hamstrings. It could also be caused by her quadriceps being strong in comparison to her hamstrings. If stretching her hamstrings isn't helping I would try some strengthening exercises. Get her to lie on her stomach, attach some light ankle weights to her ankle & get to bend her knees to 90 degrees & lower them back down. This will help to strengthen her muscles. Happy Dancing Anita If you mean that your daughters knees look slightly bent when she feels that they are straight it is most likely due to some tightness in the hamstrings. It could also be caused by her quadriceps being strong in comparison to her hamstrings.

If stretching her hamstrings isn’t helping I would try some strengthening exercises. Get her to lie on her stomach, attach some light ankle weights to her ankle & get to bend her knees to 90 degrees & lower them back down. This will help to strengthen her muscles.

Happy Dancing

Anita

]]> By: lisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1440 Marissa Sun, 14 Jan 2007 00:39:55 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1440 most kids' bones grow faster then their muscles. for some the resulting tightness in their leg muscles means their knees don't go all the way straight. usually if they stretch these muscles, especially the hamstring and calf muscles, the knees will eventually be able to straighten. it won't be quick though, sometimes it takes two or three years for the muscles to catch up with the bones. most kids’ bones grow faster then their muscles. for some the resulting tightness in their leg muscles means their knees don’t go all the way straight. usually if they stretch these muscles, especially the hamstring and calf muscles, the knees will eventually be able to straighten. it won’t be quick though, sometimes it takes two or three years for the muscles to catch up with the bones.

]]> Comments on: Are there exercises to get your knees to go back for that straight line look? http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/ Discover the Secrets to Conquering Some of The Most Common Pitfalls You Face When Learning Ballet Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Ashley http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1606 Ashley Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:22:04 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1606 Have you seen a doctor or some sort of specialist who may be able to help? i really don't know much about this but i am really interested Have you seen a doctor or some sort of specialist who may be able to help? i really don’t know much about this but i am really interested

]]> By: Avie' http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1456 Avie' Mon, 15 Jan 2007 01:02:57 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1456 If she feels they are straight,and they woln't go back any further,don't push them. She may have hypo-extended kneed wich makes them look bent when they really aren't.Please do not fight what she has been given,but help her accept it. But if hypo-extension is not the cause,then it may just be her muscles are tight. Check with your doctor. If she feels they are straight,and they woln’t go back any further,don’t push them. She may have hypo-extended kneed wich makes them look bent when they really aren’t.Please do not fight what she has been given,but help her accept it. But if hypo-extension is not the cause,then it may just be her muscles are tight. Check with your doctor.

]]> By: Marissa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1440 Marissa Sun, 14 Jan 2007 00:39:55 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1440 most kids' bones grow faster then their muscles. for some the resulting tightness in their leg muscles means their knees don't go all the way straight. usually if they stretch these muscles, especially the hamstring and calf muscles, the knees will eventually be able to straighten. it won't be quick though, sometimes it takes two or three years for the muscles to catch up with the bones. most kids’ bones grow faster then their muscles. for some the resulting tightness in their leg muscles means their knees don’t go all the way straight. usually if they stretch these muscles, especially the hamstring and calf muscles, the knees will eventually be able to straighten. it won’t be quick though, sometimes it takes two or three years for the muscles to catch up with the bones.

]]> By: Charity http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1425 Charity Sat, 13 Jan 2007 02:30:45 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1425 I am 11 and my knees kind look a little popped out but just because I am skinny. My knees don't pop out a lot when they're straight. Maybe she isn't locking her kneecaps? I am 11 and my knees kind look a little popped out but just because I am skinny. My knees don’t pop out a lot when they’re straight. Maybe she isn’t locking her kneecaps?

]]> By: Sarah http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-109 Sarah Wed, 30 Aug 2006 14:35:17 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-109 I don't dance - I've been doing synchronized swimming for 8 years.. And believe it or not knee extention is even more emphasized than it is in dance. Excersizes we do for knee extention: 1. Sit on the ground with your legs raised slightly (2-5 inches) and have someone sit or put pressure on your knees. This will help create the flexebility that is needed. 2. Sit on the ground and extend your knees really hard so that your knees are on the ground but your heels come off it. (If your knees cannot hyperextend that far, extend your knees as far as they go but imagine them comming off) hold this for 15-30 seconds and repeat a few times, doing it both with feet pointed and with feet flexed. 3. Same as number two.. but extend your feet really hard while switching between flexed feet and pointed feet. This can be done at varying speeds, and also works the toe point. Those are the three main excersizes that help. Like flexibility, knee extention has a lot to do with genetics, and progresses slowly (there is no "quick fix") but I've seen drastic improvements. My own knees used to be terribly bent and my coach would yell at me over it all the time... Over the years I've done this and my knees now hyper-extend considerably. I don’t dance – I’ve been doing synchronized swimming for 8 years.. And believe it or not knee extention is even more emphasized than it is in dance.

Excersizes we do for knee extention:

1. Sit on the ground with your legs raised slightly (2-5 inches) and have someone sit or put pressure on your knees. This will help create the flexebility that is needed.

2. Sit on the ground and extend your knees really hard so that your knees are on the ground but your heels come off it. (If your knees cannot hyperextend that far, extend your knees as far as they go but imagine them comming off) hold this for 15-30 seconds and repeat a few times, doing it both with feet pointed and with feet flexed.

3. Same as number two.. but extend your feet really hard while switching between flexed feet and pointed feet. This can be done at varying speeds, and also works the toe point.

Those are the three main excersizes that help. Like flexibility, knee extention has a lot to do with genetics, and progresses slowly (there is no “quick fix”) but I’ve seen drastic improvements. My own knees used to be terribly bent and my coach would yell at me over it all the time… Over the years I’ve done this and my knees now hyper-extend considerably.

]]> By: firebirdjewel http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-107 firebirdjewel Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:03:27 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-107 also remember that some people are hyperextended - when they straighten their legs completely, their knees kinda go back more. it's just a natural thing for them. also remember that some people are hyperextended – when they straighten their legs completely, their knees kinda go back more. it’s just a natural thing for them.

]]> By: Anita http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-57 Anita Mon, 31 Jul 2006 03:46:34 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-57 If you mean that your daughters knees look slightly bent when she feels that they are straight it is most likely due to some tightness in the hamstrings. It could also be caused by her quadriceps being strong in comparison to her hamstrings. If stretching her hamstrings isn't helping I would try some strengthening exercises. Get her to lie on her stomach, attach some light ankle weights to her ankle & get to bend her knees to 90 degrees & lower them back down. This will help to strengthen her muscles. Happy Dancing Anita If you mean that your daughters knees look slightly bent when she feels that they are straight it is most likely due to some tightness in the hamstrings. It could also be caused by her quadriceps being strong in comparison to her hamstrings.

If stretching her hamstrings isn’t helping I would try some strengthening exercises. Get her to lie on her stomach, attach some light ankle weights to her ankle & get to bend her knees to 90 degrees & lower them back down. This will help to strengthen her muscles.

Happy Dancing

Anita

]]> By: lisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1425 Charity Sat, 13 Jan 2007 02:30:45 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1425 I am 11 and my knees kind look a little popped out but just because I am skinny. My knees don't pop out a lot when they're straight. Maybe she isn't locking her kneecaps? I am 11 and my knees kind look a little popped out but just because I am skinny. My knees don’t pop out a lot when they’re straight. Maybe she isn’t locking her kneecaps?

]]> Comments on: Are there exercises to get your knees to go back for that straight line look? http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/ Discover the Secrets to Conquering Some of The Most Common Pitfalls You Face When Learning Ballet Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Ashley http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1606 Ashley Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:22:04 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1606 Have you seen a doctor or some sort of specialist who may be able to help? i really don't know much about this but i am really interested Have you seen a doctor or some sort of specialist who may be able to help? i really don’t know much about this but i am really interested

]]> By: Avie' http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1456 Avie' Mon, 15 Jan 2007 01:02:57 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1456 If she feels they are straight,and they woln't go back any further,don't push them. She may have hypo-extended kneed wich makes them look bent when they really aren't.Please do not fight what she has been given,but help her accept it. But if hypo-extension is not the cause,then it may just be her muscles are tight. Check with your doctor. If she feels they are straight,and they woln’t go back any further,don’t push them. She may have hypo-extended kneed wich makes them look bent when they really aren’t.Please do not fight what she has been given,but help her accept it. But if hypo-extension is not the cause,then it may just be her muscles are tight. Check with your doctor.

]]> By: Marissa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1440 Marissa Sun, 14 Jan 2007 00:39:55 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1440 most kids' bones grow faster then their muscles. for some the resulting tightness in their leg muscles means their knees don't go all the way straight. usually if they stretch these muscles, especially the hamstring and calf muscles, the knees will eventually be able to straighten. it won't be quick though, sometimes it takes two or three years for the muscles to catch up with the bones. most kids’ bones grow faster then their muscles. for some the resulting tightness in their leg muscles means their knees don’t go all the way straight. usually if they stretch these muscles, especially the hamstring and calf muscles, the knees will eventually be able to straighten. it won’t be quick though, sometimes it takes two or three years for the muscles to catch up with the bones.

]]> By: Charity http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1425 Charity Sat, 13 Jan 2007 02:30:45 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1425 I am 11 and my knees kind look a little popped out but just because I am skinny. My knees don't pop out a lot when they're straight. Maybe she isn't locking her kneecaps? I am 11 and my knees kind look a little popped out but just because I am skinny. My knees don’t pop out a lot when they’re straight. Maybe she isn’t locking her kneecaps?

]]> By: Sarah http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-109 Sarah Wed, 30 Aug 2006 14:35:17 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-109 I don't dance - I've been doing synchronized swimming for 8 years.. And believe it or not knee extention is even more emphasized than it is in dance. Excersizes we do for knee extention: 1. Sit on the ground with your legs raised slightly (2-5 inches) and have someone sit or put pressure on your knees. This will help create the flexebility that is needed. 2. Sit on the ground and extend your knees really hard so that your knees are on the ground but your heels come off it. (If your knees cannot hyperextend that far, extend your knees as far as they go but imagine them comming off) hold this for 15-30 seconds and repeat a few times, doing it both with feet pointed and with feet flexed. 3. Same as number two.. but extend your feet really hard while switching between flexed feet and pointed feet. This can be done at varying speeds, and also works the toe point. Those are the three main excersizes that help. Like flexibility, knee extention has a lot to do with genetics, and progresses slowly (there is no "quick fix") but I've seen drastic improvements. My own knees used to be terribly bent and my coach would yell at me over it all the time... Over the years I've done this and my knees now hyper-extend considerably. I don’t dance – I’ve been doing synchronized swimming for 8 years.. And believe it or not knee extention is even more emphasized than it is in dance.

Excersizes we do for knee extention:

1. Sit on the ground with your legs raised slightly (2-5 inches) and have someone sit or put pressure on your knees. This will help create the flexebility that is needed.

2. Sit on the ground and extend your knees really hard so that your knees are on the ground but your heels come off it. (If your knees cannot hyperextend that far, extend your knees as far as they go but imagine them comming off) hold this for 15-30 seconds and repeat a few times, doing it both with feet pointed and with feet flexed.

3. Same as number two.. but extend your feet really hard while switching between flexed feet and pointed feet. This can be done at varying speeds, and also works the toe point.

Those are the three main excersizes that help. Like flexibility, knee extention has a lot to do with genetics, and progresses slowly (there is no “quick fix”) but I’ve seen drastic improvements. My own knees used to be terribly bent and my coach would yell at me over it all the time… Over the years I’ve done this and my knees now hyper-extend considerably.

]]> By: firebirdjewel http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-107 firebirdjewel Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:03:27 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-107 also remember that some people are hyperextended - when they straighten their legs completely, their knees kinda go back more. it's just a natural thing for them. also remember that some people are hyperextended – when they straighten their legs completely, their knees kinda go back more. it’s just a natural thing for them.

]]> By: Anita http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-57 Anita Mon, 31 Jul 2006 03:46:34 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-57 If you mean that your daughters knees look slightly bent when she feels that they are straight it is most likely due to some tightness in the hamstrings. It could also be caused by her quadriceps being strong in comparison to her hamstrings. If stretching her hamstrings isn't helping I would try some strengthening exercises. Get her to lie on her stomach, attach some light ankle weights to her ankle & get to bend her knees to 90 degrees & lower them back down. This will help to strengthen her muscles. Happy Dancing Anita If you mean that your daughters knees look slightly bent when she feels that they are straight it is most likely due to some tightness in the hamstrings. It could also be caused by her quadriceps being strong in comparison to her hamstrings.

If stretching her hamstrings isn’t helping I would try some strengthening exercises. Get her to lie on her stomach, attach some light ankle weights to her ankle & get to bend her knees to 90 degrees & lower them back down. This will help to strengthen her muscles.

Happy Dancing

Anita

]]> By: lisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-109 Sarah Wed, 30 Aug 2006 14:35:17 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-109 I don't dance - I've been doing synchronized swimming for 8 years.. And believe it or not knee extention is even more emphasized than it is in dance. Excersizes we do for knee extention: 1. Sit on the ground with your legs raised slightly (2-5 inches) and have someone sit or put pressure on your knees. This will help create the flexebility that is needed. 2. Sit on the ground and extend your knees really hard so that your knees are on the ground but your heels come off it. (If your knees cannot hyperextend that far, extend your knees as far as they go but imagine them comming off) hold this for 15-30 seconds and repeat a few times, doing it both with feet pointed and with feet flexed. 3. Same as number two.. but extend your feet really hard while switching between flexed feet and pointed feet. This can be done at varying speeds, and also works the toe point. Those are the three main excersizes that help. Like flexibility, knee extention has a lot to do with genetics, and progresses slowly (there is no "quick fix") but I've seen drastic improvements. My own knees used to be terribly bent and my coach would yell at me over it all the time... Over the years I've done this and my knees now hyper-extend considerably. I don’t dance – I’ve been doing synchronized swimming for 8 years.. And believe it or not knee extention is even more emphasized than it is in dance.

Excersizes we do for knee extention:

1. Sit on the ground with your legs raised slightly (2-5 inches) and have someone sit or put pressure on your knees. This will help create the flexebility that is needed.

2. Sit on the ground and extend your knees really hard so that your knees are on the ground but your heels come off it. (If your knees cannot hyperextend that far, extend your knees as far as they go but imagine them comming off) hold this for 15-30 seconds and repeat a few times, doing it both with feet pointed and with feet flexed.

3. Same as number two.. but extend your feet really hard while switching between flexed feet and pointed feet. This can be done at varying speeds, and also works the toe point.

Those are the three main excersizes that help. Like flexibility, knee extention has a lot to do with genetics, and progresses slowly (there is no “quick fix”) but I’ve seen drastic improvements. My own knees used to be terribly bent and my coach would yell at me over it all the time… Over the years I’ve done this and my knees now hyper-extend considerably.

]]> Comments on: Are there exercises to get your knees to go back for that straight line look? http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/ Discover the Secrets to Conquering Some of The Most Common Pitfalls You Face When Learning Ballet Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Ashley http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1606 Ashley Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:22:04 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1606 Have you seen a doctor or some sort of specialist who may be able to help? i really don't know much about this but i am really interested Have you seen a doctor or some sort of specialist who may be able to help? i really don’t know much about this but i am really interested

]]> By: Avie' http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1456 Avie' Mon, 15 Jan 2007 01:02:57 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1456 If she feels they are straight,and they woln't go back any further,don't push them. She may have hypo-extended kneed wich makes them look bent when they really aren't.Please do not fight what she has been given,but help her accept it. But if hypo-extension is not the cause,then it may just be her muscles are tight. Check with your doctor. If she feels they are straight,and they woln’t go back any further,don’t push them. She may have hypo-extended kneed wich makes them look bent when they really aren’t.Please do not fight what she has been given,but help her accept it. But if hypo-extension is not the cause,then it may just be her muscles are tight. Check with your doctor.

]]> By: Marissa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1440 Marissa Sun, 14 Jan 2007 00:39:55 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1440 most kids' bones grow faster then their muscles. for some the resulting tightness in their leg muscles means their knees don't go all the way straight. usually if they stretch these muscles, especially the hamstring and calf muscles, the knees will eventually be able to straighten. it won't be quick though, sometimes it takes two or three years for the muscles to catch up with the bones. most kids’ bones grow faster then their muscles. for some the resulting tightness in their leg muscles means their knees don’t go all the way straight. usually if they stretch these muscles, especially the hamstring and calf muscles, the knees will eventually be able to straighten. it won’t be quick though, sometimes it takes two or three years for the muscles to catch up with the bones.

]]> By: Charity http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1425 Charity Sat, 13 Jan 2007 02:30:45 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1425 I am 11 and my knees kind look a little popped out but just because I am skinny. My knees don't pop out a lot when they're straight. Maybe she isn't locking her kneecaps? I am 11 and my knees kind look a little popped out but just because I am skinny. My knees don’t pop out a lot when they’re straight. Maybe she isn’t locking her kneecaps?

]]> By: Sarah http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-109 Sarah Wed, 30 Aug 2006 14:35:17 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-109 I don't dance - I've been doing synchronized swimming for 8 years.. And believe it or not knee extention is even more emphasized than it is in dance. Excersizes we do for knee extention: 1. Sit on the ground with your legs raised slightly (2-5 inches) and have someone sit or put pressure on your knees. This will help create the flexebility that is needed. 2. Sit on the ground and extend your knees really hard so that your knees are on the ground but your heels come off it. (If your knees cannot hyperextend that far, extend your knees as far as they go but imagine them comming off) hold this for 15-30 seconds and repeat a few times, doing it both with feet pointed and with feet flexed. 3. Same as number two.. but extend your feet really hard while switching between flexed feet and pointed feet. This can be done at varying speeds, and also works the toe point. Those are the three main excersizes that help. Like flexibility, knee extention has a lot to do with genetics, and progresses slowly (there is no "quick fix") but I've seen drastic improvements. My own knees used to be terribly bent and my coach would yell at me over it all the time... Over the years I've done this and my knees now hyper-extend considerably. I don’t dance – I’ve been doing synchronized swimming for 8 years.. And believe it or not knee extention is even more emphasized than it is in dance.

Excersizes we do for knee extention:

1. Sit on the ground with your legs raised slightly (2-5 inches) and have someone sit or put pressure on your knees. This will help create the flexebility that is needed.

2. Sit on the ground and extend your knees really hard so that your knees are on the ground but your heels come off it. (If your knees cannot hyperextend that far, extend your knees as far as they go but imagine them comming off) hold this for 15-30 seconds and repeat a few times, doing it both with feet pointed and with feet flexed.

3. Same as number two.. but extend your feet really hard while switching between flexed feet and pointed feet. This can be done at varying speeds, and also works the toe point.

Those are the three main excersizes that help. Like flexibility, knee extention has a lot to do with genetics, and progresses slowly (there is no “quick fix”) but I’ve seen drastic improvements. My own knees used to be terribly bent and my coach would yell at me over it all the time… Over the years I’ve done this and my knees now hyper-extend considerably.

]]> By: firebirdjewel http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-107 firebirdjewel Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:03:27 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-107 also remember that some people are hyperextended - when they straighten their legs completely, their knees kinda go back more. it's just a natural thing for them. also remember that some people are hyperextended – when they straighten their legs completely, their knees kinda go back more. it’s just a natural thing for them.

]]> By: Anita http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-57 Anita Mon, 31 Jul 2006 03:46:34 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-57 If you mean that your daughters knees look slightly bent when she feels that they are straight it is most likely due to some tightness in the hamstrings. It could also be caused by her quadriceps being strong in comparison to her hamstrings. If stretching her hamstrings isn't helping I would try some strengthening exercises. Get her to lie on her stomach, attach some light ankle weights to her ankle & get to bend her knees to 90 degrees & lower them back down. This will help to strengthen her muscles. Happy Dancing Anita If you mean that your daughters knees look slightly bent when she feels that they are straight it is most likely due to some tightness in the hamstrings. It could also be caused by her quadriceps being strong in comparison to her hamstrings.

If stretching her hamstrings isn’t helping I would try some strengthening exercises. Get her to lie on her stomach, attach some light ankle weights to her ankle & get to bend her knees to 90 degrees & lower them back down. This will help to strengthen her muscles.

Happy Dancing

Anita

]]> By: lisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-107 firebirdjewel Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:03:27 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-107 also remember that some people are hyperextended - when they straighten their legs completely, their knees kinda go back more. it's just a natural thing for them. also remember that some people are hyperextended – when they straighten their legs completely, their knees kinda go back more. it’s just a natural thing for them.

]]> Comments on: Are there exercises to get your knees to go back for that straight line look? http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/ Discover the Secrets to Conquering Some of The Most Common Pitfalls You Face When Learning Ballet Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Ashley http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1606 Ashley Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:22:04 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1606 Have you seen a doctor or some sort of specialist who may be able to help? i really don't know much about this but i am really interested Have you seen a doctor or some sort of specialist who may be able to help? i really don’t know much about this but i am really interested

]]> By: Avie' http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1456 Avie' Mon, 15 Jan 2007 01:02:57 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1456 If she feels they are straight,and they woln't go back any further,don't push them. She may have hypo-extended kneed wich makes them look bent when they really aren't.Please do not fight what she has been given,but help her accept it. But if hypo-extension is not the cause,then it may just be her muscles are tight. Check with your doctor. If she feels they are straight,and they woln’t go back any further,don’t push them. She may have hypo-extended kneed wich makes them look bent when they really aren’t.Please do not fight what she has been given,but help her accept it. But if hypo-extension is not the cause,then it may just be her muscles are tight. Check with your doctor.

]]> By: Marissa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1440 Marissa Sun, 14 Jan 2007 00:39:55 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1440 most kids' bones grow faster then their muscles. for some the resulting tightness in their leg muscles means their knees don't go all the way straight. usually if they stretch these muscles, especially the hamstring and calf muscles, the knees will eventually be able to straighten. it won't be quick though, sometimes it takes two or three years for the muscles to catch up with the bones. most kids’ bones grow faster then their muscles. for some the resulting tightness in their leg muscles means their knees don’t go all the way straight. usually if they stretch these muscles, especially the hamstring and calf muscles, the knees will eventually be able to straighten. it won’t be quick though, sometimes it takes two or three years for the muscles to catch up with the bones.

]]> By: Charity http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1425 Charity Sat, 13 Jan 2007 02:30:45 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1425 I am 11 and my knees kind look a little popped out but just because I am skinny. My knees don't pop out a lot when they're straight. Maybe she isn't locking her kneecaps? I am 11 and my knees kind look a little popped out but just because I am skinny. My knees don’t pop out a lot when they’re straight. Maybe she isn’t locking her kneecaps?

]]> By: Sarah http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-109 Sarah Wed, 30 Aug 2006 14:35:17 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-109 I don't dance - I've been doing synchronized swimming for 8 years.. And believe it or not knee extention is even more emphasized than it is in dance. Excersizes we do for knee extention: 1. Sit on the ground with your legs raised slightly (2-5 inches) and have someone sit or put pressure on your knees. This will help create the flexebility that is needed. 2. Sit on the ground and extend your knees really hard so that your knees are on the ground but your heels come off it. (If your knees cannot hyperextend that far, extend your knees as far as they go but imagine them comming off) hold this for 15-30 seconds and repeat a few times, doing it both with feet pointed and with feet flexed. 3. Same as number two.. but extend your feet really hard while switching between flexed feet and pointed feet. This can be done at varying speeds, and also works the toe point. Those are the three main excersizes that help. Like flexibility, knee extention has a lot to do with genetics, and progresses slowly (there is no "quick fix") but I've seen drastic improvements. My own knees used to be terribly bent and my coach would yell at me over it all the time... Over the years I've done this and my knees now hyper-extend considerably. I don’t dance – I’ve been doing synchronized swimming for 8 years.. And believe it or not knee extention is even more emphasized than it is in dance.

Excersizes we do for knee extention:

1. Sit on the ground with your legs raised slightly (2-5 inches) and have someone sit or put pressure on your knees. This will help create the flexebility that is needed.

2. Sit on the ground and extend your knees really hard so that your knees are on the ground but your heels come off it. (If your knees cannot hyperextend that far, extend your knees as far as they go but imagine them comming off) hold this for 15-30 seconds and repeat a few times, doing it both with feet pointed and with feet flexed.

3. Same as number two.. but extend your feet really hard while switching between flexed feet and pointed feet. This can be done at varying speeds, and also works the toe point.

Those are the three main excersizes that help. Like flexibility, knee extention has a lot to do with genetics, and progresses slowly (there is no “quick fix”) but I’ve seen drastic improvements. My own knees used to be terribly bent and my coach would yell at me over it all the time… Over the years I’ve done this and my knees now hyper-extend considerably.

]]> By: firebirdjewel http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-107 firebirdjewel Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:03:27 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-107 also remember that some people are hyperextended - when they straighten their legs completely, their knees kinda go back more. it's just a natural thing for them. also remember that some people are hyperextended – when they straighten their legs completely, their knees kinda go back more. it’s just a natural thing for them.

]]> By: Anita http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-57 Anita Mon, 31 Jul 2006 03:46:34 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-57 If you mean that your daughters knees look slightly bent when she feels that they are straight it is most likely due to some tightness in the hamstrings. It could also be caused by her quadriceps being strong in comparison to her hamstrings. If stretching her hamstrings isn't helping I would try some strengthening exercises. Get her to lie on her stomach, attach some light ankle weights to her ankle & get to bend her knees to 90 degrees & lower them back down. This will help to strengthen her muscles. Happy Dancing Anita If you mean that your daughters knees look slightly bent when she feels that they are straight it is most likely due to some tightness in the hamstrings. It could also be caused by her quadriceps being strong in comparison to her hamstrings.

If stretching her hamstrings isn’t helping I would try some strengthening exercises. Get her to lie on her stomach, attach some light ankle weights to her ankle & get to bend her knees to 90 degrees & lower them back down. This will help to strengthen her muscles.

Happy Dancing

Anita

]]> By: lisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-57 Anita Mon, 31 Jul 2006 03:46:34 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-57 If you mean that your daughters knees look slightly bent when she feels that they are straight it is most likely due to some tightness in the hamstrings. It could also be caused by her quadriceps being strong in comparison to her hamstrings. If stretching her hamstrings isn't helping I would try some strengthening exercises. Get her to lie on her stomach, attach some light ankle weights to her ankle & get to bend her knees to 90 degrees & lower them back down. This will help to strengthen her muscles. Happy Dancing Anita If you mean that your daughters knees look slightly bent when she feels that they are straight it is most likely due to some tightness in the hamstrings. It could also be caused by her quadriceps being strong in comparison to her hamstrings.

If stretching her hamstrings isn’t helping I would try some strengthening exercises. Get her to lie on her stomach, attach some light ankle weights to her ankle & get to bend her knees to 90 degrees & lower them back down. This will help to strengthen her muscles.

Happy Dancing

Anita

]]> Comments on: Are there exercises to get your knees to go back for that straight line look? http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/ Discover the Secrets to Conquering Some of The Most Common Pitfalls You Face When Learning Ballet Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:34:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Ashley http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1606 Ashley Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:22:04 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1606 Have you seen a doctor or some sort of specialist who may be able to help? i really don't know much about this but i am really interested Have you seen a doctor or some sort of specialist who may be able to help? i really don’t know much about this but i am really interested

]]> By: Avie' http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1456 Avie' Mon, 15 Jan 2007 01:02:57 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1456 If she feels they are straight,and they woln't go back any further,don't push them. She may have hypo-extended kneed wich makes them look bent when they really aren't.Please do not fight what she has been given,but help her accept it. But if hypo-extension is not the cause,then it may just be her muscles are tight. Check with your doctor. If she feels they are straight,and they woln’t go back any further,don’t push them. She may have hypo-extended kneed wich makes them look bent when they really aren’t.Please do not fight what she has been given,but help her accept it. But if hypo-extension is not the cause,then it may just be her muscles are tight. Check with your doctor.

]]> By: Marissa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1440 Marissa Sun, 14 Jan 2007 00:39:55 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1440 most kids' bones grow faster then their muscles. for some the resulting tightness in their leg muscles means their knees don't go all the way straight. usually if they stretch these muscles, especially the hamstring and calf muscles, the knees will eventually be able to straighten. it won't be quick though, sometimes it takes two or three years for the muscles to catch up with the bones. most kids’ bones grow faster then their muscles. for some the resulting tightness in their leg muscles means their knees don’t go all the way straight. usually if they stretch these muscles, especially the hamstring and calf muscles, the knees will eventually be able to straighten. it won’t be quick though, sometimes it takes two or three years for the muscles to catch up with the bones.

]]> By: Charity http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-1425 Charity Sat, 13 Jan 2007 02:30:45 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-1425 I am 11 and my knees kind look a little popped out but just because I am skinny. My knees don't pop out a lot when they're straight. Maybe she isn't locking her kneecaps? I am 11 and my knees kind look a little popped out but just because I am skinny. My knees don’t pop out a lot when they’re straight. Maybe she isn’t locking her kneecaps?

]]> By: Sarah http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-109 Sarah Wed, 30 Aug 2006 14:35:17 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-109 I don't dance - I've been doing synchronized swimming for 8 years.. And believe it or not knee extention is even more emphasized than it is in dance. Excersizes we do for knee extention: 1. Sit on the ground with your legs raised slightly (2-5 inches) and have someone sit or put pressure on your knees. This will help create the flexebility that is needed. 2. Sit on the ground and extend your knees really hard so that your knees are on the ground but your heels come off it. (If your knees cannot hyperextend that far, extend your knees as far as they go but imagine them comming off) hold this for 15-30 seconds and repeat a few times, doing it both with feet pointed and with feet flexed. 3. Same as number two.. but extend your feet really hard while switching between flexed feet and pointed feet. This can be done at varying speeds, and also works the toe point. Those are the three main excersizes that help. Like flexibility, knee extention has a lot to do with genetics, and progresses slowly (there is no "quick fix") but I've seen drastic improvements. My own knees used to be terribly bent and my coach would yell at me over it all the time... Over the years I've done this and my knees now hyper-extend considerably. I don’t dance – I’ve been doing synchronized swimming for 8 years.. And believe it or not knee extention is even more emphasized than it is in dance.

Excersizes we do for knee extention:

1. Sit on the ground with your legs raised slightly (2-5 inches) and have someone sit or put pressure on your knees. This will help create the flexebility that is needed.

2. Sit on the ground and extend your knees really hard so that your knees are on the ground but your heels come off it. (If your knees cannot hyperextend that far, extend your knees as far as they go but imagine them comming off) hold this for 15-30 seconds and repeat a few times, doing it both with feet pointed and with feet flexed.

3. Same as number two.. but extend your feet really hard while switching between flexed feet and pointed feet. This can be done at varying speeds, and also works the toe point.

Those are the three main excersizes that help. Like flexibility, knee extention has a lot to do with genetics, and progresses slowly (there is no “quick fix”) but I’ve seen drastic improvements. My own knees used to be terribly bent and my coach would yell at me over it all the time… Over the years I’ve done this and my knees now hyper-extend considerably.

]]> By: firebirdjewel http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-107 firebirdjewel Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:03:27 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-107 also remember that some people are hyperextended - when they straighten their legs completely, their knees kinda go back more. it's just a natural thing for them. also remember that some people are hyperextended – when they straighten their legs completely, their knees kinda go back more. it’s just a natural thing for them.

]]> By: Anita http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-57 Anita Mon, 31 Jul 2006 03:46:34 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-57 If you mean that your daughters knees look slightly bent when she feels that they are straight it is most likely due to some tightness in the hamstrings. It could also be caused by her quadriceps being strong in comparison to her hamstrings. If stretching her hamstrings isn't helping I would try some strengthening exercises. Get her to lie on her stomach, attach some light ankle weights to her ankle & get to bend her knees to 90 degrees & lower them back down. This will help to strengthen her muscles. Happy Dancing Anita If you mean that your daughters knees look slightly bent when she feels that they are straight it is most likely due to some tightness in the hamstrings. It could also be caused by her quadriceps being strong in comparison to her hamstrings.

If stretching her hamstrings isn’t helping I would try some strengthening exercises. Get her to lie on her stomach, attach some light ankle weights to her ankle & get to bend her knees to 90 degrees & lower them back down. This will help to strengthen her muscles.

Happy Dancing

Anita

]]> By: lisa http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/comment-page-1/#comment-41 lisa Wed, 19 Jul 2006 20:36:30 +0000 http://www.balletinfo.com/questions/are-there-exercises-to-get-your-knees-to-go-back-for-that-straight-line-look/#comment-41 Some people have inverted knee caps which make them look like they are going back. I don't and I have to keep pulling up my thigh muscles. Do leg lifts for inner and outer thigh strength. Some people have inverted knee caps which make them look like they are going back. I don’t and I have to keep pulling up my thigh muscles. Do leg lifts for inner and outer thigh strength.

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