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Pilates Ring Exercises - Double Leg Lift
Starting Position:
The Exercise:
Starting Position:
Lying down on the mat on your side. Your shoulders, hip and feet should be in a straight line. Place your feet on the outside of the Pilates ring. Throughout the exercise try to maintain equally sustained pressure on the circle. Try to maintain neutral spine throughout the exercises, and your hips shouldn't roll forwards or backwards. Place your top hand on the floor in front of your tummy for extra support.
The Exercise
Inhale as you lift both feet off the floor, maintaining equal firm pressure on the ring as you lift. Exhale as you slowly lower your legs to the floor back to the starting position. Repeat 6-8 times.
Tips:
- To make the exercise more challenging try doing it without having your upper arm/hand on the floor, this will further challenge your balance and strength
Lying down on the mat on your side. Your shoulders, hip and feet should be in a straight line. Place your feet on the outside of the Pilates ring. Throughout the exercise try to maintain equally sustained pressure on the circle. Try to maintain neutral spine throughout the exercises, and your hips shouldn't roll forwards or backwards. Place your top hand on the floor in front of your tummy for extra support.
The Exercise
Inhale as you lift both feet off the floor, maintaining equal firm pressure on the ring as you lift. Exhale as you slowly lower your legs to the floor back to the starting position. Repeat 6-8 times.
Tips:
- To make the exercise more challenging try doing it without having your upper arm/hand on the floor, this will further challenge your balance and strength
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