STOTT PILATES


Hundred on Spine Supporter with Flex-Band®

Targets rectus abdominis, obliques, lats, pecs and hip adductors

STARTING POSITION

  • Begin seated in the Spine Supporter, with your spine curved into a C-shape by engaging abdominals. Both legs are lifted and in tabletop, the Flex-Band is over the tops of your shins, hold it with both hands keeping your arms long and palms facing down.

EXERCISE

  • INHALE For 5 counts, pumping arms down and then up on each count, keeping legs still and tension on the Flex-Band.
  • EXHALE For 5 counts, pumping arms down and then up on each count, keeping legs still and tension on the Flex-Band.

    Repeat 10 sets for a total of 100. Can also be performed without the Flex-Band.

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

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

Find more exercises in the STOTT PILATES Manual Library comprised of 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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