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Originally posted by Rachel
Some people can do fantastic spins on a bent knee (as is often taught) but I can't for the life of me spin unless I'm 'locked' into a straight position. |
I would always recommend to most people to spin on bent knees, as I find that locking your leg is a false support. The most common problem with spinning isn't balance but 'weak' leg muscles. Locking your leg will also make you 'taller' and therefore raise your centre of gravity, making it harder to spin...
I appreciate that initially, spinning on bent knees will be harder, but as you practise, your muscles strengthen and you can then do many more spins...
I'll be very interested to hear David and Lily's advice in their 'Interesting Spins' workshop in Perth, as spinning is one of the things I spend a lot of time teaching at workshops, and would love to bring more variety in my spinning!
Franck.