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