STOTT PILATES May 2009


Exercise of the Month: Spine Twist

Targets internal and external obliques to rotate spine; scapular stabilizers

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STARTING POSITION

  1. Seated upright on a Mat with legs crossed. (Helpful tip: Try sitting on a pillow, large book or chair to sit up as tall as possible.) Ensure your spine is in a neutral position, neither arched nor flattened and hold on to the Foam Roller in front of your shoulders with both hands.

EXERCISE

INHALE, to prepare...
  1. EXHALE Rotate your spine to one side while bending back an elbow. In doing so, keep your hips facing forward, abdominals contracted and shoulders wide.  
  1. INHALE Return to starting position.

Complete 5 repetitions in each direction.

Remember to start your workout with a warm-up routine. Go to www.stottpilates.com/warmup.

This exercise is excerpted from the Easy Start Poster included FREE with the purchase of a Foam Roller.

Find more exercises in the STOTT PILATES Manual Library comprised of over 10 titles that document the entire STOTT PILATES exercise repertoire.


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If you experience pain or discomfort during exercise, stop immediately and consult your doctor. To reduce risk of injury, never force or strain during exercise.

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