Pilates hamstring pull level 1

Pilates hamstring pull level 1

Lie on your back.
Bend your knees and extend your legs upwards to the ceiling.
Place your hands on your lower legs.
Pulling your abdominals in, lift your head and chest off the floor.
EXHALE: split your legs, pulling the upper one towards the chest and perform 2 pulses as the bottom leg reaches down to the mat.
INHALE: switch the legs
Keep your trunk and pelvis stable on the mat as your legs switch and move through the scissoring action.
Anchor your bottom leg onto the mat while performing a double pulse with the other one.
Engage your abdominals throughout the exercise.

Required equipment: No equipment, Mat
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