Standing Pilates: reverse lunge

Exercise of the week!

Ideal for leg strengthening and balance.

Starting Position

Standing position, feet hip width apart, hands on your hips.

Execution

Take a wide step backwards with the right leg and lower your front leg into a 90° angle.

Perform 12-15 reps and switch legs.

Cues

Your knee shouldn’t exceed your toes
Keep your core straight
Keep your spine neutral
PH in and up
Focus on a specific spot straight ahead

Variations

Perform the exercise holding a Pilates prop such as a miniball, Amagic circle or an elastic band
Perform the exercise with arm movements

Varvara Solomonidou,Wellness Specialist, Personal Trainer, Seminar & Conference Lecturer, Pilates Master Trainer “AthensTrainers® Ultimate Pilates System®”, Member of Pilates Method Alliance (PMA), Member of European Lifestyle Medicine Organization (ELMO), DNAFit® Certified Trainer, General Manager & Owner of AthensTrainers®