PILATESOLOGY ENCYCLOPEDIA

Mountain Climb Up

LEVEL

Advanced

SETUP

1 Spring Top, 1 Spring Bottom

REPETITIONS

8x per level; total of 24 pumps per leg

GOALS & BENEFITS
  • Goal is to stabilize the pelvis as you pump
  • Works mobility & strength in full knee & hip extension
  • Builds deep control in lower body & core
TIPS & CUES
  • Pull pedal hip up toward it’s armpit to stabilize pelvis
  • Keep top thigh parallel to floor
  • Lift torso off of top thigh
  • When new to this, work only the first part