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Pilates Ring Exercises - Crunches
Starting Position:
The Exercise:
Starting Position:
Lie on the mat with lower back in neutral spine. Have your knees bent 90 degrees and feet flat on the floor. Pace the Pilates ring between your knees and apply moderate pressure/squeeze which you should try maintain throughout the exercise.
The Exercise
Inhale as you lift your shoulders off the mat, taking your hands to your knees. As you do so keep your naval pulled toward you spine. As you come up, imagine bringing you rib cage to your pelvis, creating a scoop with your stomach. Exhale to slowly return to the starting position and neutral spine.
Tips:
- Maintain equal pressure on the ring throughout the exercise.
- Don't let your feet leave the mat.
- Don't use momentum to lift yourself up, the movement should be slow and controlled.
Lie on the mat with lower back in neutral spine. Have your knees bent 90 degrees and feet flat on the floor. Pace the Pilates ring between your knees and apply moderate pressure/squeeze which you should try maintain throughout the exercise.
The Exercise
Inhale as you lift your shoulders off the mat, taking your hands to your knees. As you do so keep your naval pulled toward you spine. As you come up, imagine bringing you rib cage to your pelvis, creating a scoop with your stomach. Exhale to slowly return to the starting position and neutral spine.
Tips:
- Maintain equal pressure on the ring throughout the exercise.
- Don't let your feet leave the mat.
- Don't use momentum to lift yourself up, the movement should be slow and controlled.
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