Pilates Abs Workout

Pilates Abs Workout, The Straight Leg Stretch

If you are interested in Pilates, you are probably interested in flat abs. Most people are attracted to Pilates because of the great results it has in the abdominal area. However Pilates does much more than just give you with an ironing board flat stomach. A good Pilates abs workout will also give you core strength and endurance that will make you healthier and stronger as well.

This short article will look at a specific Pilates workout. This exercise is rather challenging so do not fret if you struggle at the beginning or cannot carry out the exercise exactly as we describe it.

First lie down on your mat with your legs raised, stretched out, facing the ceiling. Your legs and heels must be together in a typical Pilates pose, with your legs slightly rotated outward from your hips.

Now comes the hard part; extend your back, pull in your abs and curl your torso off the mat. The tip of your shoulder blades should still be touching the floor.

Hold on to one of your extended ankles, and stretch your other leg to a forty five degree angle. You can also grasp your leg just below your knee if your ankle is a little too much of a challenge at this stage.

The beauty of this exercise is that you can adjust your leg to the difficulty you are comfortable with. The lower your extended leg goes the more you workout your abdominal muscles that must maintain alignment and keep in balance.

Once you have extended your leg, breath in and bring it back to you, do this twice, and try to increase the stretch of your leg every time. Now switch legs.

Now do the same but exhale this time, extending your leg and bringing it back twice. Do not forget to try and stretch your leg further each time.

This Pilates abs workout is great because you can regulate its difficulty to your personal level of fitness and experience.

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