Pilates Leg Slide
The leg slide exercise promotes stability of the pelvis and lower back during lower limb movements.
Method:
- Lying on your back with the knees bent and feet flat on the floor, maintaining the neutral position of the spine.
- Gently pull the belly button in and contract the pelvic floor.
- Put the weight on the heel of the foot you are using.
- Breathe in and as you breathe out, slowly slide the heel along the floor to straighten the leg.
- Remember to maintain control of the pelvis and lower back as you do so.
- Once the leg is almost straight, breathe in again and as you exhale, move the leg back to the starting position.
- Aim to perform 2-3 sets of 10 repetitions.
