Pilates Mat Challenge DAY 4
Stop drop and plank with me! Leg Pull Back is one of the fastest ways to target the entire back side of your body. Sculpt long and strong glutes, hamstrings and shoulders right now. Follow along with Day 4 of my #PilatesEveryDamDay month challenge.
1⃣Begin seated with legs straight forward, parallel and squeezed together. Slide your shoulders down, open your collar bones and exhale to engage and lift your center. Create on line between your toes and head.
2⃣ Hold for 5-10 deep breaths. Press down in your heels and prevent your legs from rolling out.
3⃣ inhale to lower down with control, exhale to sweep the arms back and up to forward fold over the legs.
4⃣ Inhale to lift the head, lengthen the spine and pull on your ankles/feet. Exhale to relax and fold again.
Repeat the entire sequence four times!
For more challenge: alternate lifting one foot off the floor at a time. Inhale to prep, exhale to lift. Float each leg up as high as you can without dropping or shifting your hips.
Beginners Tip: Bend your knees into a table top position where your feet are directly under your knees. Build strength in table position before trying the legs straight. Don’t let your head fall back. Keep your eyes forward on your hips.
Did you practice yet today? There is no time like now. Get to it!
Post a pic or video of your practice to enter to win my “Pilates Six Pack Video Series” and my “Detox Your Life Ecourse.” Winner drawn on August 15th. Remember to hashtag #PilatesEveryDamnDay and tag me in your post so I can see it
