Our next Pilates you can do at home exercise is Single Leg Slides.
This is good for
Single Leg Slides, like Chest lifts and Dead Bugs, are another good starting point for those new to Pilates.
How to do Single Leg Slides
- Begin on your back with knees bent.
- Exhale and slide one foot out along floor.
- Inhale and hold.
- Exhale and return to start position
Things to focus on
Move slowly, imagining you’re dragging your heel through sticky mud. Keep the pelvis still and back relaxed throughout.
Challenges
- Whilst performing Single Leg Slides you are activating/strengthening your deep abdominals and hamstrings, as well as increasing your pelvic stability and body awareness.
You can do this exercise at home with minimal risk, depending on your body and any injuries you may have.
If you would like some expert direction from highly experienced instructors, try our Semi-private Equipment sessions.
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