Keep your mind on Pilates. Keep your body toned…and try shoulder presses

Exercise of the week!

Kneeling position, shoulders over the knees hip width apart,  with the resistance band under your knees, arms bent, palms facing each other holding the ends of the band.

Inhale and during exhalation extend one arm overhead. Repeat on the other hand.

pilates shoulder presses

Cues

  • Belly button towards the spine (PH in and up)
  • Shoulders in alignment with pelvis and knees
  • Keep your chest “open” and shoulders sideways and back
  • Keep your body rigid during the exercise
  • Knees hip width apart

Despoina Pane, Pilates Instructor, AthensTrainers® Associate