Exercise of the week!
Starting Position: Supine position, bent legs, feet on the mat hip width apart. Place the elastic band under mid back holding its ends in each hand. Arms bent with palms towards your face, elbows on the mat.
Execution: Inhale and during exhalation extend your arms over your shoulders, rotating your palms.
Cues
- Belly button towards the spine (PH in and up)
- Extend your arms above your shoulders
- Keep your pelvis in neutral position
- keep your chest “open” and shoulders sideways and back
Despoina Pane, Pilates Instructor, AthensTrainers® Associate
