What are the biggest biomechanical benefits dancers gain from strength training? In this Ballet Science Podcast clip, Kendall Baab breaks down how resistance training improves balance, jump power, leg height, plié depth, endurance, and overall technical control.
We explore how stronger tendons, better joint mobility, and improved muscle endurance translate directly into higher développés, more stable pirouettes, and more powerful grand allegro. Kendall also discusses often-overlooked areas, like upper-body and back strength, and how they support alignment, arm placement, and full-body stability.
Drawing from dance science and real-world coaching, she explains how strength makes ballet feel easier, more fluid, and more enjoyable. If you’re a dancer or teacher interested in how biomechanics and strength training work together to elevate performance, this conversation offers practical, science-backed insight.
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