“To achieve the highest accomplishments within the scope of our capabilities in all walks of life, we must constantly strive to acquire strong, healthy bodies and develop our minds to the limit of our ability”

- Joseph Pilates - Return to life through Contrology

Monday, 7 November 2011

Pilates Exercise of The Day!

Leg Pull Front


Starting Position:

You want to be in a plank position with your hands under your shoulders with your pelvis tucked.

Movement:

Exhale: Point your foot and extend your leg up as high as you can.
Inhale: Keep your foot pointed and bring it back down to the mat.

Repeat 6 times and then do the same on the other leg.


Focus:

Abdominals
Hip Extensors
Shoulder griddle

Aim:

Abdominals strength
Hip extensors strength
Shoulder strength and stability

Remember!

Don't allow you lower back to sink in or sink into your shoulders
Keep pelvis tucked all the time and your neck in line with your spine
Don't let your scapula's wing out


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