PILATESOLOGY ENCICLOPEDIA
Arm Series – Up/Down & Circles
NIVEL
Intermedio
CONFIGURACIÓN
Barrel on a mat, optional weighted bar and 1-2 lb weights
REPETICIONES
3 - 5x cada uno
OBJETIVOS Y VENTAJAS
- Increase strength, control & flexibility of chest, shoulders & upper back
- Build body awareness & control in spinal extension
- Restores upright, open posture in upper body
CONSEJOS Y TRUCOS
- Look for thoracic extension with head & neck supported by barrel
- Student should be able to talk normally, add pad if trachea sticks out
- Pull low abs in, arms stay above level of shoulder for joint safety
- Student uses hands to lift head off of barrel
