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Pilates Ring Exercises - Hamstring Stretch
Starting Position:
The Exercise:
Starting Position:
Lying on your back on the mat, place one foot in the circle. Throughout the stretch make sure your other leg stays straight and doesn't lift off the floor.
The Exercise
Inhale. As you exhale pull the ring and your leg up towards your body. You should feel a firm, yet comfortable stretch down your hamstring and calf (the muscles that run behind your leg). Hold for 30 seconds and repeat on both legs.
Tips:
- Never stretch to point of pain, the stretch should be firm yet still comfortable
- This is a great stretch to do as part of your warm up before you start you pilates routine.
Lying on your back on the mat, place one foot in the circle. Throughout the stretch make sure your other leg stays straight and doesn't lift off the floor.
The Exercise
Inhale. As you exhale pull the ring and your leg up towards your body. You should feel a firm, yet comfortable stretch down your hamstring and calf (the muscles that run behind your leg). Hold for 30 seconds and repeat on both legs.
Tips:
- Never stretch to point of pain, the stretch should be firm yet still comfortable
- This is a great stretch to do as part of your warm up before you start you pilates routine.
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