Pilates roll ups level 1

Pilates roll ups level 1

Lie on your back with your arms overhead, palms facing each other and your legs together with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
INHALE: lift your arms off the mat and bring them forward followed by your head and chest.
EXHALE: roll up, drawing your abdominals inwards, stopping the movement when your shoulder is aligned above your hip.
Your back should be in a "C" curve position
INHALE: pause in the sitting position
EXHALE: roll back down, maintaining a "C" curve in your back during the rolling movements with your arms outstretched.
Lower your shoulders and head back down onto the mat, bringing your arms overhead.
Repeat the movements in a fluid controlled manner, maintaining the "C" curve in your spine throughout the exercise.

Required equipment: No equipment, Mat
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