Pilates Breastroke

The breaststroke exercise works on promoting stability of the thoracic spine and shoulders.

Method:

Lying on the front, place a rolled up towel betweent he forehead and floor to maintain the natural curvature of the spine.
Contract the pelvic floor and aim to pull the belly button up off the floor.
Start with the arms by the sides and the legs straight.
Breathe in and as you then exhale, pull the shoulders back and arms up off the floor.
Hold this position before returning to the starting position and repeating.
Aim to perform 2-3 sets of 10 repetitions.