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Pilates Ring Exercises - Leg Extension
Starting Position:
The Exercise:
Starting Position:
Lie on you back with arm by your side and the Pilates ring held firmly between your ankles. Your legs start in the tabletop position - that is hips and knees at 90 degrees. Ensure your shoulders are relaxed and there is no tension in your neck. Your lower back should be held in neutral spine.
The Exercise:
Inhale. As your exhale slowly extend you legs away from you body, maintaining firm pressure on the Pilates ring. Your legs should be at approx. 45 degrees to the floor. Inhale as you bring your legs back to the tabletop starting position. It is important to maintain neutral spine throughout the exercise to prevent lower back injury.
Tips:
- Be careful not to hyperextend your lower back as you extend your legs, if you can't maintain neutral spine don't fully straighten your legs.
- Make sure your shoulders stay relaxed, imagine pulling your hands towards your feet throughout the exercise
- To make the exercise more challenging, extend your legs lower to the floor
Lie on you back with arm by your side and the Pilates ring held firmly between your ankles. Your legs start in the tabletop position - that is hips and knees at 90 degrees. Ensure your shoulders are relaxed and there is no tension in your neck. Your lower back should be held in neutral spine.
The Exercise:
Inhale. As your exhale slowly extend you legs away from you body, maintaining firm pressure on the Pilates ring. Your legs should be at approx. 45 degrees to the floor. Inhale as you bring your legs back to the tabletop starting position. It is important to maintain neutral spine throughout the exercise to prevent lower back injury.
Tips:
- Be careful not to hyperextend your lower back as you extend your legs, if you can't maintain neutral spine don't fully straighten your legs.
- Make sure your shoulders stay relaxed, imagine pulling your hands towards your feet throughout the exercise
- To make the exercise more challenging, extend your legs lower to the floor
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