Classical Pilates Mat Online Workout: The One Leg Teaser

(1) Learning Pilates from other than a real live instructor is not easy, and does carry some slight risks. You should (in addition to these notes) attend a course of certified Pilates mat sessions. This is the safest way to learn, and it's also a lot of fun! (2) Please ensure that you are competent in "Pilates Contrology". (free pdf e-book).

Setup for The One Leg Teaser:

Sit tall with knees at a 45 degree angle and inner thighs glued together.
Straighten one knee, and reach the arms long beside your ears.

Action for The One Leg Teaser.

Inhale and reach your arms to your feet.
Exhale to roll down
Just as your head approaches the mat, extend your arms behind you, and immediately
Inhale to roll up: Reach for your knee, your toe, then the sky.

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Classical Pilates for Beginners: The One Leg Teaser Level: Beginner, Repetitions: 3-4 each leg.
Previous Exercise: Side Kick Series (In classical Pilates Exercise, the Side Kick Series preceeds the The One Leg Teaser).		Next Exercise: Swimming. Roll over onto your stomach, reach your arms long in front...
Classic Pilates Cueing: Roll down, exhale up! Reach for knees, toes, the sky! Make it smooth!

Purposes:

Works the abs, back muscles and gluteus maximus.

Precision Points:

Use your powerhouse to come up smoothly (don't jerk).
Keep the extended toes absolutely still, at eye level.
The bottomn foot stays anchored to the mat..

Modifications: Don't let an injury or weakness stop you! There is always a modification. Take your time and find the right one for you. If in doubt, seek advice!

Lower back problems - grasp behind the thighs and roll back a small distance.

Classic Pilates Mat Exercises Online: The One Leg Teaser