PILATESOLOGY ENCYCLOPEDIA
Rowing Series: Into the Sternum, 90 Degrees, From Chest, From Hips, Shave, Hug
LEVEL
Advanced
SETUP
1 spring, Footbar down, Headpiece down
Repetitions
3x each exercise
Goals & Benefits
- Conditions & balances muscles of chest, shoulders and back
- Connects upper body to Powerhouse
- Encourages optimal alignment of spine
Tips & Cues
- Cross ankles if legs don't fit between shoulder blocks
- Stay connected to springs as long as possible
- Begin with pelvis upright, spine lifted out of hips
- As arms lifts spine lifts; keep pressing out into handles
