The kneeling arm and leg extension is one of the best Pilates balance exercises because it incorporates both strength and stability of the core right into the exercise.
This Pilates exercise does much for the whole body; It helps you learn to stabilize your center while moving your limbs, while improving your pelvic stability and strengthening your gluteal muscles.
Check out the 3 progressions of this great Pilates balance and back extension exercise listed below. Learn all of them in this order to make it more effective.
Position: Get on your hands and knees with your hands directly under your shoulders and knees under hips. Elbows should not be locked.
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Apr 23, 20 06:20 PM
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