PILATESOLOGY ENCYCLOPEDIA: SPINE CORRECTOR

Shoulder Bridge

LEVEL

Intermediate

SETUP

Spine Corrector on a mat

REPETITIONS

5 each leg

GOALS & BENEFITS
  • Hip extension exercise builds strength in glutes, pelvis
  • Inversion helps body move fluids efficiently, drains lower limbs
  • Reverse postural problems from too much sitting
TIPS & CUES
  • Student must have strong low abs, low back and pelvic awareness
  • Start with lowest barrel available
  • Ideally, pubic bone at top of barrel but only if head can lift easily