Hip Hinge Hamstring Focus

Preparation:

  • Keep spine neutral
  • Forefoot elevated to load hamstrings

Execution:

  • Stick bum back by bending at the hips
  • Keep your weight forwards, as far as you can with out falling
  • keep your arms forward and relaxed but scapula stable
  • Rise up by pushing hips forwards and using hamstring
  • Move slowly when coming up
  • Do not move from your back

Three Dimensional Breath

Preparation:

  • Lie on a foam roll as shown
  • Feet are flat on the floor

Execution:

  • Start by bringing one hand to pelvis and the other to your chest: breathe between your hands
  • Bring your hand to the sides of your ribs: breathe into your side ribs and spine into the roller
  • Bring your hands to your collar bones: breathe into your hands

Pilates Core Rotation

Preparation:

  • Lay on your back, feet flat, knees bent, arms raised as shown

Execution:

  • Find your neutral position by rocking the pelvis
  • Neutral pelvic placement
  • Activate your inner thighs by squeezing your knees and ankles and toes
  • Rock your knees side to side (but not too far)
  • Hold your arms up by using your shoulder blades (do not use you chest) Imagine pushing something away from you

Progression:

  • Your head follows your knees
  • Your arms move opposite to your knees
  • Your eye follow your hands