PILATESOLOGY ENCYCLOPEDIA: SPINE CORRECTOR
Hip Circles
LEVEL
Intermediate
SETUP
Spine Corrector on a mat
REPETITIONS
3 sets
GOALS & BENEFITS
- Goal is to lift torso while legs circle
- Strengthens muscles that stabilize and mobilize pelvis and spine
- Opens shoulders and chest
TIPS & CUES
- This is advanced variation of Teaser, requires excellent Teaser on all apparatus
- Teacher cues from behind to lightly guide circles & encourage lift in lumbar spine
- Lift low back & pull low abs in deeper as legs move
