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Starting Position:
The Exercise:
Starting Position:
Lie on the mat on your side, your feet, hips and shoulders should be inline with each other. Rest your head on either your outstretched arm and bent arm. You neck and shoulders stay relaxed throughout the exercise. Keeping your feet together, place the Pilates ring between your knees.
The Exercise
Inhale as you squeeze the circle between your knees. You should feel the inner thigh muscles contracting as you do this. Exhale and slowly release the pressure off the circle. Maintain pelvic stability throughout the exercise - don't let your hips roll forward or backwards. Repeat 6-7 times on each leg.
Tips:
- To make the exercise more challenging, add a 2-3 second pause at the end of the squeeze, then slowly return to the starting position.
Lie on the mat on your side, your feet, hips and shoulders should be inline with each other. Rest your head on either your outstretched arm and bent arm. You neck and shoulders stay relaxed throughout the exercise. Keeping your feet together, place the Pilates ring between your knees.
The Exercise
Inhale as you squeeze the circle between your knees. You should feel the inner thigh muscles contracting as you do this. Exhale and slowly release the pressure off the circle. Maintain pelvic stability throughout the exercise - don't let your hips roll forward or backwards. Repeat 6-7 times on each leg.
Tips:
- To make the exercise more challenging, add a 2-3 second pause at the end of the squeeze, then slowly return to the starting position.
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