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Pilates Ring Exercises - Front Press
Starting Position:
The Exercise:
Starting Position:
Sitting on the mat, have your legs stretched out in front of you with your knees straight,and slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Your lower back should be in neutral spine, and you should maintain this throughout the exercise. Have your arms straight out in front of your body holding onto the circle as pictured above.
The Exercise
Inhale as you apply moderate force downwards on the circle. You should feel your abdominal muscles engage as you press with your arm and shoulder muscles. Ensure to maintain neutral spine throughout the exercise. Exhale as you slowly release the pressure off the circle. Repeat 6-8 times.
Tips:
- If you cannot maintain the correct posture throughout the exercise, apply less pressure when pushing down on the ring.
Sitting on the mat, have your legs stretched out in front of you with your knees straight,and slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Your lower back should be in neutral spine, and you should maintain this throughout the exercise. Have your arms straight out in front of your body holding onto the circle as pictured above.
The Exercise
Inhale as you apply moderate force downwards on the circle. You should feel your abdominal muscles engage as you press with your arm and shoulder muscles. Ensure to maintain neutral spine throughout the exercise. Exhale as you slowly release the pressure off the circle. Repeat 6-8 times.
Tips:
- If you cannot maintain the correct posture throughout the exercise, apply less pressure when pushing down on the ring.
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