Our favourite barre exercises

If you’ve been coming to Barre Body for a length of time, there’s no doubt you’ll have your favourite (as well as your not-so-favourite!) exercises. Whether you love them because of the shakes, the day 2 burns, or just because you feel amazing while doing it – they’re the moves that tone and shape your body.

We asked our beautiful teachers what their favourite barre exercises were … And here’s what they had to say!

Gemma says, “Arabesque glute series! There are so many options and modifications which means absolutely anybody can do it and make it as strong or as gentle as they like. A bend in the supporting knee targets standing glutes, the working leg movements get that glute firing and you can play with rotation to work different parts of the glutes. You get a bonus core workout if you test your balance with hands off the barre, and on top of it all you get to feel like a dancer with endless creative coordination possibilities. Love!”

Rebecca says, “The karate kid in me loves any exercise that is like a karate stance or movement drill. Barre offers an amazing lower impact alternative while still getting that delicious feeling of training in a similar way. I also love standing side leg series (great leg control work for strengthening for kicking). A killer!”

Elyse says, “Thigh dancing at barre/standing thigh dance (a.k.a waterski). It is super effective because your thighs, pelvis and body are in a lengthened position while toning so you are creating the long lean muscles we are always talking about! Also, your glutes are engaged for support to keep your hips lifted- working the back and front at the same time! Woo!”

Emma says, “Ice skater because it involves balance, strength and coordination and it is SO MUCH FUN.”

Mel says, “Love the arabesque glute work! I feel like it’s a real crowd pleaser, very accessible for those who are non-dancey, and you can really feel that burrnnnnnnn in the booty!”

Arianna says, “Crane on all fours (with ball preferably) because not only can you work hammies and glutes, but throwing in some arm/chest work in between sets creates diversity and and a challenge.”

Miriam says, ” The mid-back arm series. Small little shifts in arm position create different results and there are infinite variations.”

Mikayla says, “Planking! Love all the variations you can do and it’s great to modify if need be. Creates lots of strength and heat through the entire body and makes clients strong!”

What are your favourites? Tell us in the comments below!

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