Which element is essential in a standing leg extension technique?

• A. Turnout from the hips with a straight supporting leg and pointed toe; core engaged.
• B. Knee bent deeply with shoulders slouched.
• C. Feet flat and knees locked.
• D. Head tilted to the side.

Answer: (A)

The element being tested is how to create a clean, extended line in a standing leg extension. The essential piece is turnout from the hips combined with a straight supporting leg, a pointed toe, and a engaged core. Turnout from the hips lines up the hips, knee, and toe, giving you a long, aesthetically correct leg line and protecting the knee by guiding movement along a safe path. A straight supporting leg provides stable, strong grounding so the extension stays controlled rather than wobbling. Pointing the toe lengthens the leg visually and reads as extension, while the engaged core keeps the torso upright and balanced, preventing collapse or twisting.

Other cues would disrupt the line or balance: bending the knee and slouching shoulders breaks the posture and weakens the extension; letting the knees lock and the feet stay flat can strain the joints and kill the leg line; tilting the head to the side disrupts overall alignment and balance.