Pilatesstick® workout: leg pulls in parallel

Exercise of the week!Strengthens abdominals and stabilizes the pelvis.

pilates stick

Starting Position

Lie on the mat, head towards the pilatesstick, legs extended towards the ceiling, feet  inside the handles,  arms next to the hips on the mat.

Execution

Exhale and lower your legs (extended) , inhale and return to starting position.

Cues

Keep your pelvis on the mat

PH in and up

Elongate your legs from the hips

 

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®