Exercise of the week!
Starting Position
Lie on your back with knees bent, feet on the mat and hips apart. Arms are long by your side, palms and head down.
Execution
Inhale and during exhalation roll your head and upper body off the mat.
At the same time lift your arms so that they are parallel to the mat.
Start pumping the arms up and down with the count of five pumps per inhale and exhale.
Cues:
- Belly button towards the spine (PH in and up)
- Shoulder blades gliding towards pelvis
- Keep your pelvis neutral
- Keep your core firm
- Eyes on your knees
Varvara Solomonidou,Wellness Specialist, Personal Trainer, Seminar & Conference Lecturer, Pilates Master Trainer “AthensTrainers® Ultimate Pilates System®”, Member of Pilates Method Alliance (PMA), Member of European Lifestyle Medicine Organization (ELMO), DNAFit® Certified Trainer, General Manager & Owner of AthensTrainers®
