PILATESOLOGY ENCYCLOPEDIA
Thigh Stretch & Thigh Stretch Backbends
LEVEL
Advanced
SETUP
3 Springs, Footbar down, Headpiece up, Cover Springs with Pad for long hair
Repetitions
3x
Goals & Benefits
- Stretch thighs & hips
- Strengthen Powerhouse
- Control over hips and spine
Tips & Cues
- Cover springs with pad to keep long hair from getting caught
- For knee pain, modify range, add padding or skip
- Keep body one piece, do not break at hips
- For advanced backbends, reach back with both arms at same time without twisting
