Barre Workout for Your Body

Barre Workout Techniques

Some basic Barre Workout techniques are:

Technique 1

• Place your feet parallel to each other with the tailbone pointed downwards.

• Push back your belly button in the direction of your spine.

• Slightly do a backward and downward rolling action of your shoulders with an upright body.

Technique 2

• Let your heels be placed close to each other, with your legs turning at the centre.

• Work on your thighs and glutes evenly so that the functioning of your knees is not disrupted.

• When your leg doesn’t touch the ground, keep your toes pointed to work on your quadriceps and calves.

Technique 3

While your heels are grounded, slightly bend your knees to work on your abdominal muscles with your tailbone pointed downwards.

• With your calves, get your heels off the ground.

Equipments Used

• Elastic resistance bands

• Yoga props like chairs, mats, belts, and straps

• Elastic exercise balls

• Hand weights

Barre Workout for Beginners

• Always engage in small, low-impact movements in the beginning.

• Wear anything you would usually wear for your Yoga classes. Don’t forget to wear anti-slip socks for better balance.

• A Barre workout usually happens in gyms or studios. So you don’t have to worry too much about the equipment you need to carry.

• The above-mentioned techniques are basic and can be followed by beginners easily.

• With the right guidance and correct techniques, you can see the results of a Barre workout within 6-8 sessions.

Tips for a Successful Session

• Focus on the movements closely, and enjoy the shaking of your body due to the strong pulsing movements of the session.

• Speak with your instructors in case of any pain or disturbances in your body.

• Don’t compare your movements with anybody else; trust your process always.

• The main purpose of a Barre workout is form alignment. So, keep your back straight at all times.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Not engaging the abdominal muscles properly and trying to push out your abs during a Barre workout

• Not choosing heavy weights; work comfortably with light weights only

• Gripping or holding on to the barre too tightly, especially when engaging your thighs

• Not focusing on stretching exercises after a Barre workout session

• Not wearing the right type of Barre socks leads to slides, falls, and injuries

• Not breathing deeply while engaging your lower body muscles