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Pilates Ring Exercises - Double Leg Twist
Starting Position:
The Exercise:
Starting Position:
Lie on the mat with lower back in neutral spine and arms by your side. Have the Pilates ring held firmly between your ankles and have your legs at approx. 45 degrees to the mat. Hold the ring so that one foot is on top of the other.
The Exercise
Inhale as you slowly rotate from you hips and turn the ring 180 degrees, so that now the other leg is on top. Exhale and twist back to the starting position. Repeat 6-8 times then slowly lower your legs to the mat. Maintain neutral spine and keep your knees extended throughout the exercise.
Tips:
- Maintain equal pressure on the ring throughout the exercise.
- Keep your neck and shoulders relaxed throughout the exercises
- to make the exercise more challenging, have you legs lower to the mat
Lie on the mat with lower back in neutral spine and arms by your side. Have the Pilates ring held firmly between your ankles and have your legs at approx. 45 degrees to the mat. Hold the ring so that one foot is on top of the other.
The Exercise
Inhale as you slowly rotate from you hips and turn the ring 180 degrees, so that now the other leg is on top. Exhale and twist back to the starting position. Repeat 6-8 times then slowly lower your legs to the mat. Maintain neutral spine and keep your knees extended throughout the exercise.
Tips:
- Maintain equal pressure on the ring throughout the exercise.
- Keep your neck and shoulders relaxed throughout the exercises
- to make the exercise more challenging, have you legs lower to the mat
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