Working on your abdominal muscles and back is easy with Pilates. The main focus is the “core” or abdominal muscles as they are the center of all bodily movements. Therefore Pilates is perfect for your abs and back.

Using some basic tools you can do these exercises at home.

If you’re seeking more advanced or muscle specific conditioning you should see a certified Pilates instructor who can guide you through the techniques and work on equipment.

Here are a three pilates exercises that you will surely love.

Hundred
These may hurt but the workout it gives you is worth it.

– While on your back lift your legs and pull them into your chest.

– Let your arms relax at your sides.

– Lift your shoulder blades and chest off the ground about six inches high.

– Straighten your legs out and keep raised six inches high along with your arms.

– For five beats pump your arms up and down in small circles.

– Pulse for five more beats as you inhale and flip your palms.

– Continue this for ten more sequences so you pump one hundred counts total.

Raising V-sits
Just so you know, this one will hurt.

– Lay on your back, arms stretched over your head and legs straight on the ground.

– Raise your arms, legs and back off the ground using only your ab muscles.

– Flatten your back and straighten your legs out.

– Sit up in a V” position with your torso strong in one piece and body bent at the hips.

– Contract your abs and roll down slowly as you exhale.

– Start off with three to five sets.

– Increase as you practice.

Chest float pose

- Start on your stomach, legs straight out and arms at your side.

– Rest your head on the ground, forehead down.

– Exhale, lift your torso and head off the ground while you stretch your arms back behind you and push down your shoulders.

– Keep your head in line with your spine and eye line at the appropriate level.

– Hold the position and inhale.

– Release slowly and exhale.

– Do this exercise ten times.

Learn Pilates today and be on your way to a healthier, slimmer physique.

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