PILATESOLOGY ENCYCLOPEDIA
Front Splits
LEVEL
Intermediate
SETUP
2 Springs, Footbar Up, Pads on Carriage, Headpiece Up
Repetitions
3 - 5x each leg
Goals & Benefits
- Stretches both legs, especially hip flexor & thighs of back leg
- Challenges balance and alignment
- Strengthens the legs and seat
Tips & Cues
- Emphasize moving carriage from back leg
- Back leg is pressed firmly straight, foot turned out slightly against shoulder block
- Pelvis remains level without moving up and down
