Pilates side twist

Pilates side twist

Sit sideways with your legs bent and your top foot placed in front of your bottom foot.
Place your supporting hand on the mat.
Your hand, hips and feet should be in line.
INHALE: lift your pelvis off the floor, straightening your legs and extending your body into a diagonal line with your arm reaching up to the ceiling
EXHALE: rotate your upper body, lifting your pelvis higher with your arm reaching through.
INHALE: move back to the straight diagonal line with your arm reaching upwards.
EXHALE: slowly lower your pelvis down without touching the floor.
Maintain stability in your shoulder and keep your legs together.
Focus on use of the lateral flexors, minimizing the use of your legs and maintain fluid motion during the movement.

Required equipment: No equipment, Mat
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