Exercise of the Month: Hip Rolls with the Foam Roller™

Targets glutes, abs & back of tights

	STARTING POSITION Lying on back of mat. Feet hip-distance apart. Spine in a neutral position, neither arched nor flattened. Arches of feet on top of Roller. EXERCISE INHALE to prepare EXHALE Keeping Roller still under feet, start from tailbone and slowly peel spine off mat until hips are lifted and weight is resting between shoulder blades INHALE Hold position and tighten abdominal muscles EXHALE Start from top of spine and slowly return to mat, lowering to starting position Complete 5 repetitions Remember to start your workout with a warmup routine. Go to www.merrithew.com/warmup This exercise is an excerpt from the Easy Start Poster included FREE with the purchase of the Foam Roller Deluxe Combo. This exercise is an excerpt from the Matwork Easy Start Poster. Find more exercises in the STOTT PILATES Manual Library comprised of 10 titles that document the entire STOTT PILATES exercise repertoire.

CAUTION: Please note the following important cautions before attempting STOTT PILATES exercises. Consult with your doctor before beginning this or any other exercise program, as not all exercises are suitable for everyone. This or any other exercise program may result in injury.

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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