PILATESOLOGY ENCYCLOPEDIA

Overhead

LEVEL

Advanced

SETUP

2 springs, Footbar down, Headpiece down

REPETITIONS

3-5x

GOALS & BENEFITS
  • Massages spine
  • Connects arms to Powerhouse
  • Strengthens midline connection and overall coordination
  • Inversion stimulates nervous system
TIPS & CUES
  • Make sure head piece is all the way down
  • Must have healthy neck & good coordination
  • Must be strong enough to control legs over head while maintaining length in spine
  • Replace with Leg Circles for Basic level; Short Spine for Adv Beginners & Intermediate