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
