PILATESOLOGY ENCYCLOPEDIA
Headstand with Straps
LEVEL
Super Advanced
SETUP
2 Springs, Footbar down, Headpiece up, Pad on Headpiece & Feet
REPETITIONS
3x
GOALS & BENEFITS
- Strengthens neck and all muscles of extension
- Flexibility in front of body, especially hips and thighs
- Connects arms to Powerhouse
TIPS & CUES
- Also known as Wrestler’s Stretch
- Pull in low abs and rotate pubic bone toward cieling
- Movement of arms adds challenge, establish strong setup first