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Matwork - Open Leg Rocker: Pilates CD |
| Starting Position |
Movement |
| Sitting on the mat, legs extended up and apart. Hands holding on to the ankles. Straight arms. Spine extended.. |
Inhale |
Flex the lower back and roll back. |
| Exhale |
Roll back to starting position, extending the spine. |
| Focus |
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| Abdominals |
| Hamstrings |
| Aim |
| Core strength |
| Abdominal strength |
| Hamstring flexibility |
| Spinal mobility |
| Do |
| Maintain abdominal control by narrowing the pelvis throughout the exercise |
| Keep the legs and arms straight at all times. |
| Don't |
| Roll back onto the neck |
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Avoid this exercise if you have a slipped disc in the lower back.
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