EXHALE
Sitting
Legs extended and parallel along floor
Arms long by sides, palms on floor beside hips
Contract abdominal muscles
Extend spine
Flex upper body
INHALE
Arms long by sides, palms on floor beside hips
Reach legs overhead
Hold legs together
EXHALE
Hold abdominal contraction
Reach legs to ceiling
INHALE
Return body down to starting position use abdominals and buttocks to control the movement
Pilates exercise recommended for: : experts.