Pilates side kick in kneeling

Pilates side kick in kneeling

Start in a kneeling position.
Move sideways onto one knee and place your hand on the mat directly underneath your shoulder to support your weight, stretching out your other leg.
Place your other hand behind your head.
Lift your working leg to hip height or slightly higher.
INHALE: swing your leg forward for 2 pulses, Dorsi flexing your foot
EXHALE: swing your leg back for 2 pulses, Plantar flexing (pointing) your foot
Keep kicking your leg back and forth, maintaining stability of the pelvis and the shoulder.
Do not sink into your shoulder and keep your working leg consistently high.

Required equipment: No equipment, Mat
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