STOTT PILATES


Exercise of the Month: Hip Rolls on the Stability Ball™

Targets glutes, hamstrings and abs

STARTING POSITION

  • Lying on mat, lower legs resting against the ball. Legs bent, hip-distance apart. Pelvis and spine in neutral position.

EXERCISE

  • INHALE to prepare
  • EXHALE Initiate from tailbone and slowly roll through imprint off mat until hips are lifted; weight is resting between shoulder blades. Straighten legs during roll-up.
  • INHALE Hold position and keep abdominal muscles tight, with legs straight.
  • EXHALE Initiate from upper spine and slowly roll through imprint to mat, bend knees and return to the starting position.

    Complete 3-5 repetitions.

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 any Stability Ball Power Pack.

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

 

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