STOTT® PILATES FEATURED EXERCISE

STARTING POSITION

  • Kneel on the balance pad
  • Straight back
  • Legs parallel to the ground, hip width apart
  • Arms long by your side
  • Feet lifted or toes tucked on the mat

EXERCISE

5-10 repetitions on both sides

  • INHALE – Reaching arms forward, move at the hip and knee, reaching arms forward
    • Keep spine straight
  • EXHALE – return hips forward engage glutes, and return to start position
  • AFTER THE LAST REPETITION – step one foot forward to lunge position, engaging the glutes to open the front of the hip

 

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