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Pilates Ring Exercises - Hamstring Curl
Starting Position:
The Exercise:
Starting Position:
Place and hold the pilates ring between your ankles then lie face down on the mat with your head resting on your crossed arms. Your neck and shoulders should remained relaxed throughout the exercise. Maintain firm pressure on the circle throughout the exercise.
The Exercise
Continuing to apply moderate pressure on the circle, inhale as your bend your knees bringing the circle toward your bottom. As you bend your knees you should feel your hamstrings and inner thigh muscles working. Exhale as you return to the starting position. Repeat 6-8 times.
Tips:
- Don't hyper-extend your lower back as you bend your knees, maintain neutral spine throughout the exercise.
- To make the exercise more challenging, apply a stronger squeeze on the circle as you bend you knees
Place and hold the pilates ring between your ankles then lie face down on the mat with your head resting on your crossed arms. Your neck and shoulders should remained relaxed throughout the exercise. Maintain firm pressure on the circle throughout the exercise.
The Exercise
Continuing to apply moderate pressure on the circle, inhale as your bend your knees bringing the circle toward your bottom. As you bend your knees you should feel your hamstrings and inner thigh muscles working. Exhale as you return to the starting position. Repeat 6-8 times.
Tips:
- Don't hyper-extend your lower back as you bend your knees, maintain neutral spine throughout the exercise.
- To make the exercise more challenging, apply a stronger squeeze on the circle as you bend you knees
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