PILATESOLOGY ENCYCLOPEDIA
Long Stretch
LEVEL
Intermediate
SETUP
2 springs, Footbar up, Headpiece up
REPETITIONS
3-5x
GOALS & BENEFITS
- Strengthens connection of limbs to Powerhouse
- Builds ability to stabilize body in space and in motion
- Stretches and strengthens feet, toes, arms and hand grip
TIPS & CUES
- Stabilize feet so that heels remain directly over toes throughout
- Create strength as if body is a long piece of steel
- Keep wrists long with thumbs and fingers together prevent wrist strain
- Engage core while hugging hands, legs and heels toward each other to protect low back
