STOTT Pilates Exercise of the Month
This is an essential level matwork exercise brought to you from Equilibria Pilates Studio courtesy of Equilibria and STOTT Pilates. NEW WEBSITE www.equilibriapilates.com- check it out now!
1 Starting Position inhale to prepare
Lying supine with upper body flexed off of the Mat, maintain a neutral or imprinted position. With legs tabletop and hands behind your head, ensure that scapulae are stabilized.
2 Exhale rotate to one side
Extend one leg as low as neutral or imprint can be maintained. Simultaneously rotate your upper body towards flexed knee.
3 inhale return to center and begin to switch legs
Maintain spinal flexion as your spine returns to center and legs begin to switch.
4 Exhale rotate to opposite direction
Extend other leg and rotate your upper body to the opposite side.
5 Inhale return
Complete 8-10 repetitions
WARM UP FIRST
Remember to start your workout with a warm up
Go to www.stottpilates.com and click on “warm up” for a detailed description of each exercise.
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