Pilates Leg and Arm Slide
The leg and arm slide exercise is an advanced exercise, designed to challenge and build on the stability of the pelvis, lumbar and thoracic spine with both arm and leg movement.
Method:
- Lie on the back with the knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Find your neutral position and contract the core muscles.
- Start with the arms pointing up to the ceiling (palms facing in).
- Breathe in and then as you exhale, slowly slide one leg out and take the opposite arm over your head towards the floor.
- Remember not to arch the back as you move further into the movement.
- Move as far as comfortable, hold this position and then return to the start and repeat.
- Aim to perform 2-3 sets of 10 repetitions.
