PILATESOLOGY ENCYCLOPEDIA
Side Splits
LEVEL
Intermediate
SETUP
1 – 2 Springs, Footbar Down, Headpiece Up, Pad on Frame
REPETITIONS
3x each side
GOALS & BENEFITS
- Strengthens inner thighs, legs and seat
- Encourages proper standing posture, improves balance
- Lifts internal organs
TIPS & CUES
- Learn with 2 springs first, progress to 1 spring
- With control, mount by stepping both feet onto carriage first, then 1 foot to frame
- Lift through Powerhouse to bring carriage in
- Must be able to control carriage with no movement when spring is extended or closed before adding “picking the daisies” or “saw”
