Ab and Back Strengthening From Pilates
August 29, 2009Need to work on your abs and back? Try 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.
You can do it all at home with some simple tools.
For work on Pilates equipment see a certified Pilates instructor.
Here are a three pilates exercises that you will surely love.
Hundred Abs
Although painful to the abs these are well worth the sweat.
– Bring your legs into your chest while lying on your back.
– Let your arms relax at your sides.
– Slowly raise your upper body (chest and shoulder blades) six inches high.
– Raise your arms the same height and straighten your legs out at the same height as well.
– Exhale and pump your arms up and down for five beats.
– Turn your palms over and pump your arms for five counts.
– Continue this for ten more sequences so you pump one hundred counts total.
Teasing V-sits
Just so you know, this one will hurt.
– On your back stretch your arms over your head and straighten your legs.
– Lift your back, legs and arms up all at the same time using your abs.
– Maintain a flat back and legs straight and strong.
– Reach your arms toward your legs and bend at the hips so you come to a “V” position.
– Contract and roll down your spine in a controlled manner as you exhale slowly.
– Start off with three to five sets.
– Increase as you practice.
Chest plank float
- Start on your stomach, legs straight out and arms at your side.
– Rest your head on the ground, forehead down.
– Raise your torso and head off the ground as you exhale in a deep breath and stretch your arms behind your body.
– Maintain the correct line of your head and spine with your eyes focusing ahead in the alignment with the spine.
– Hold the position and inhale.
– Release the position and exhale slowly.
– Do this exercise ten times.
Learn Pilates today and be on your way to a healthier, slimmer physique.
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