How To Do A Single Leg Stretch In Pilates?

How To Do A Single Leg Stretch In Pilates?

The Single Leg Stretch is a Classical Pilates exercise. Single Leg Stretch is the first exercise in the Ab Series. Breathe work plays an important part in performing this exercises. This exercise stretches the hips while challenging stability.

Begin by lying on the Mat hug your knees into your chest. Lift your head and shoulders off the Mat. Keep one knee in as you extend the other leg out to 45 degrees. Place the inside hand on your knee and the outside hand on your ankle. Pull your leg into your chest while lengthening the other leg in opposition then switch. Exhale as you pull your leg into your chest and Inhale when changing legs.

For an added challenge lower the extended leg closer to Mat and Inhale for one set (both sides) then exhale for one set. Can be performed with a Magic Circle in hands

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