STOTT PILATES


Hip Rolls with Toning Balls™

Targets glutes, hamstrings, abs and obliques

STARTING POSITION

  • Begin lying on your back with Toning Balls underneath the arches of your feet, hip-distance apart. Spine is in a neutral position and arms by your sides.

EXERCISE

  • INHALE to prepare
  • EXHALE keep the Toning Balls stationary under your feet, and starting from the tailbone slowly roll your spine off the mat until hips are lifted and weight is resting between your shoulder blades.
  • INHALE hold the position, keeping your hips lifted and abdominals tight with no tension in your neck.
  • EXHALE start from the top of your spine and slowly roll back down to the mat, lowering to the starting position.

    Complete 5-8 repetitions

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 Toning Ball Power Pack.

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