PILATESOLOGY ENCYCLOPEDIA
Control Push Up Front & Back
LEVEL
Advanced
SETUP
2 Springs, Footbar Up, Headpiece Up, 2nd gear for CPU Front
Repetitions
3 - 5x
Goals & Benefits
- Full body strength, especially upper body
- Teaches stabilization of Powerhouse using one leg at a time
- Challenges balance and control
- Optional dips strengthen triceps, biceps and shoulders
Tips & Cues
- In CPU Front, keep body straight, heels over toes on footbar
- In CPU Back, fingers face front on shoulder blocks and spine stays lifted throughout
- In both, legs lift alternately stabilizing body from Powerhouse
