What Ballet Teachers Don't Tell You About Hyperextension

🔥 Join The Athletistry Project & get your technique unstuck (7-day free trial): https://www.skool.com/athletistryproj... 💎 Learn ballet through anatomy from a former Principal Artist (Vienna State Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Queensland Ballet) ⬇️ Free resources below! Free Strength Training for Dancers program: https://shorturl.at/NaFrr Turnout assement: https://shorturl.at/0ChYA 📁 Free courses inside the community: anatomy, turnout, strength programs & periodisation: https://www.skool.com/athletistryproject ➡️ Struggling with hyperextended knees in ballet? You’re not alone. In this video, I debunk the 3 biggest myths about hyperextension in dancers and show you how to train safely, prevent pain, and unlock your full potential — without wrecking your knees. Whether you're a hypermobile dancer, a ballet teacher, or just trying to understand your body better, this video will teach you how to support your joints and stop forcing positions that lead to injury. ➡️ Perfect for dancers with hypermobility, knee pain, or alignment issues ➡️ Learn the science behind ballet alignment ➡️ Real-world technique adjustments you can implement today ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro: What is Hyperextension in Ballet? 00:27 – Myth #1: “Your Knees Should Always Be Fully Stretched” 01:45 – How to Properly Stretch Hyperextended Knees 02:10 – Myth #2: “Your Weight Must Be Over the Ball of Your Foot” 03:20 – What Dancers with Hypermobile Feet Must Know 04:15 – Myth #3: “Your Knees Must Be Straight in 5th Position” 05:30 – Why Proprioception and Soft Knees Matter 06:00 – BONUS Myth: The Perfectly Straight Line Lie 07:00 – Final Thoughts: Training Smarter with Hyperextension 🎓 Who this is for Ballerinas and dancers with hypermobility Teachers looking to help hyperextended students Anyone experiencing knee pain or alignment issues in ballet 💬 Got hyperextension? Drop your questions in the comments — I’ve lived with it for 37 years and I’m here to help. 📲 Check out my programs 🎯 Want to train with me, grab guides, or join a challenge? 👉 Check out the store: https://stan.store/athletistry 📲 For daily tips, breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes: Instagram –   / athletistry   Facebook –   / athletistry   Subscribe for no-fluff, brutally honest ballet coaching that actually works.