PILATESOLOGY ENCYCLOPEDIA
The Spine Twist
EQUIPMENT
Mat
LEVEL
Advanced
GOALS & BENEFITS
- A breathing exercise designed to wring the lungs of old air.
- Twisting of the spine lengthens and strengthens muscles of the back and abdominal muscles.
- Improves posture.
- Lengthens hamstrings and strengthens the seat and hips.
TIPS & CUES
- Always lift the spine tall when twisting to keep discs safe.
- Keep the body upright and don’t fall behind your hips throughout.
- Flex the feet strongly and glue them together to stabilize the hips.
- Go a little farther with each twist. Don’t pulse and let go of your twist on the double beat.
