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Originally posted by Franck
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'm sure you're right about the bent knees and I think that locking your joints is potentially very bad for you. But, yes, you definitely need muscle-strength, and the straight legs aren't so bad - support-wise - as long as you're using the leg muscles properly to turn you out/round.
I will always try and rise up on a spin, though - never thought about it being harder by raising your centre of gravity. However, even on a bent knee, you'd still need a very straight torso, wouldn't you, to stop losing balance?
One thing I've noticed some beginner ladies doing is trying to spin by twisting first from their shoulders, which doesn't seem to do them any favours.
Oh yes, I'd love to do David and Lily's workshop ... Been thinking for a while that I'd like to learn how to vary my spins.