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Example Exercise from the Pilates CD Collection

An edited example of more than 500 exercises on the Pilates CD
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The Wunda Chair - Pike: Pilates CD
Starting Position Movement
Spring loading 2 bottom loaded springs Inhale Prepare
Starting Position Standing on the pedal facing the chair, pedal on the floor. Parallel toes on the footbar, hip distance apart. Heels lifted. Ankle joint locked. Legs straight. Hands on the front part of the chair. Shoulders above hands. Spine in a c curve. Exhale Lift the pedal up, curving the spine.
Focus
Abdominals
Aim
Abdominal strength
Lower back flexibility
Do
Maintain a deep curve in the spine
Keep the ankle joint stable
Keep the legs straight
Keep your shoulders above the hands
Don't
Allow the body to hinge forward to hinge the pedal
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