One criticism of barre is that strength gains from small , isometric exercises do not build functional strength in the same way that compound movements common in traditional strength training do .
Many of the movements used in barre class are not used anywhere but in dance .
One criticism of barre is that strength gains from small , isometric exercises do not build functional strength in the same way that compound movements common in traditional strength training do , because many of the movements used in barre class are not used anywhere but in dance .