Turnout Routine for Dancers | Improve Hip Rotation + Glute Mobility

Feb 11, 2026

Description

Ready to improve your turnout strength, hip rotation control, and glute flexibility? In this follow-along dancer conditioning routine, we’ll target the deep external rotators, glutes, and supporting muscles that help you achieve stronger, more stable turnout—essential for ballet and all forms of dance.

This 12-minute session is ideal for dancers looking to:
✔️ Strengthen turnout muscles for better hip rotation
✔️ Improve glute flexibility for balanced mobility
✔️ Build stability and control in key ballet positions
✔️ Warm up or condition outside of class

🩰 What’s included:
• Side-lying turnout control exercises
• Clams for deep rotator activation
• Fire hydrants for glute strength & turnout support
• Hamstring pulses & 90/90 hip lifts for stability
• Glute stretches to release tension