Ask Burr Frequently Asked Questions Burr Leonard is the founder of the Bar Method. She has been doing these exercises since 1981 and teaching since 1991. Below are Burr's exercise tips and answers to students' most common questions.

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Will the Bar Method help me lose weight?

Should I do cardio exercises along with the Bar Method?

I have a tendency to bulk up, especially in my legs and arms. Will the Bar Method strengthen my muscles and also keep them trim?

My back, shoulders or neck aches when I hold the abdominal "curl" position. What should I do?

I have very tight hamstrings. Can I still do the Bar Method?

When I try to lift my legs in the Bar Method's flat-back exercise, my abs pop out. How do I get them to pull in?

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