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Pilates Ring Exercises - Tabletop Double Leg Extension
Starting Position:
The Exercise:
Starting Position:
Lying on the mat, have your legs in the tabletop position (hips and knees held in 90 degrees), with the Pilates ring held between your knees firmly. Your arms should be at 90 degrees to your body. During the exercise maintain your lower back in neutral spine.
The Exercise
Inhale as you straighten your legs to 45 degrees, maintain firm pressure as your squeeze the Pilates ring. As you do this extend your arms over head as pictures above. Maintain neutral spine throughout the exercise. Exhale as your bring your arms and legs back to the starting position. Repeat 6-8 times.
Tips:
- To make the exercise more challenging try lowering your arms and legs closer to ground
Lying on the mat, have your legs in the tabletop position (hips and knees held in 90 degrees), with the Pilates ring held between your knees firmly. Your arms should be at 90 degrees to your body. During the exercise maintain your lower back in neutral spine.
The Exercise
Inhale as you straighten your legs to 45 degrees, maintain firm pressure as your squeeze the Pilates ring. As you do this extend your arms over head as pictures above. Maintain neutral spine throughout the exercise. Exhale as your bring your arms and legs back to the starting position. Repeat 6-8 times.
Tips:
- To make the exercise more challenging try lowering your arms and legs closer to ground
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