Insider's Guide to Pilates
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Pages in this Story:
- Try It Now
- 1. The Hundred
- 2. Roll-Down
- 3. Single-Leg Circle
- 4. Rolling Like a Ball
- 5. Single-Leg Stretch
- 6. Spine Stretch Forward
- 7. Side Kicks Front
- Get It Right
- Our Favorite Pilates DVDs
5. Single-Leg Stretch
Works abs, obliques
Lie on center of mat with knees bent toward chest. Lift head, neck and shoulders, curling chin toward chest. Inhale as you draw left knee toward chest, placing left hand on left ankle and right hand on left knee. Extend right leg about 45 degrees to floor. Continuing to inhale, switch legs and arms, extending left leg while hugging right leg toward chest. Repeat, exhaling for 2 counts. Do 5 to 10 reps per side.
Next: 6. Spine Stretch Forward
