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Ab and Back Strengthening From Pilates
|Working on your abdominal muscles and back is easy with Pilates. Pilates operates under the concept that all movement originates from the core stomach muscles. Thus is it the best choice for working your back and abs.
Using some basic tools you can do these exercises at home.
If you’re seeking more advanced or muscle specific conditioning you should see a certified Pilates instructor who can guide you through the techniques and work on equipment.
Here are a three pilates exercises that you will surely love.
Hundred
It will be hard at first but the hundred is a killer workout for your abs.
- Lie on your back and bring you legs in to your chest.
- Allow your arms to rest at your sides.
- Slowly raise your upper body (chest and shoulder blades) six inches high.
- Stretch your legs out straight but keep them off the ground six inches then raise your arms six inches.
- Pulse your arms up and down five times as you exhale.
- Turn your palms over and pump your arms for five counts.
- Continue this for ten more sequences so you pump one hundred counts total.
Raising V-sits
Forewarning, this will burn your abs.
- Straighten your legs and lay on your back, lift your arms over your head and stretch them out.
- Raise your arms, legs and back off the ground using only your ab muscles.
- Keep your legs straight and back nice and flat.
- Come to a “V” position with your fingertips reaching toward your toes.
- Contract your abs and roll down slowly as you exhale.
- Start off with three to five sets.
- Add more reps with time.
Floating chest
- On your stomach, place your arms at your side and legs straight.
- Rest your head on the ground, forehead down.
- Exhale, lift your torso and head off the ground while you stretch your arms back behind you and push down your shoulders.
- Focus your eyes in line with your spine, don’t crank your neck back.
- Hold the position and inhale.
- Let out the breath and release your body to the ground.
- Do this exercise ten times.
Learn Pilates today and be on your way to a healthier, slimmer physique.
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