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title: Basic Forward Demi-plie Walks
description: In this basic variation to train balance, body posture, and presentation, the gymnast must walk in a tall releve to increase the balancing challenge.  They must also focus on keeping a vertical body l
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# [Basic Forward Demi-plie Walks](https://go.american-gymnast.com/training-information/basic-forward-demiplie-walks)

 Written by [amgym](https://go.american-gymnast.com/training-information/author/amgym) | Feb 1, 2011 4:14:56 AM

In this basic variation to train balance, body posture, and presentation, the gymnast must walk in a tall releve to increase the balancing challenge.  They must also focus on keeping a vertical body line with the buttocks, hips, and stomach tucked in to continue re-firming their posture and control.

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