PILATESOLOGY ENCYCLOPEDIA

Side Bend

EQUIPMENT

Mat

LEVEL

Advanced

GOALS & BENEFITS
  • A beautiful side bend to open the spine and chest.
  • Strengthens the shoulders, arms, wrists and inner thighs.
  • Strengthens the side abdominals.
  • Creates balance and control.
TIPS & CUES
  • Keep the shoulders, especially the weight bearing shoulder away from the ear.
  • Keep the chest open by making sure the upper arm doesn’t fall forward.
  • Control the weight of the body returning to the ground.
  • Press up from the floor with your body and inner thighs so that your weight doesn’t sink into your wrist.