Single Leg Stretch
What is a Single Leg Stretch?
The Single Leg Stretch is an original Pilates movement that occurs in the “stomach series” of a mat Pilates sequence. It strengthens the core and promotes a stretch of the back of the leg and hip flexor using a fluid, controlled motion. Remember to keep your belly button into your spine and your back pressed into the floor to get maximum benefits from this move.
How do you do a Single Leg Stretch?
Stap 1
Lie flat on your back. Curl your head and shoulders off the mat and bring both knees into your chest. Keep your chin tucked and gaze at your abdominals.
Stap 2
Extend your right leg out straight, approximately 45 degrees from the mat. Hold onto your bent leg, your outside hand on your knee and your inside hand on your ankle.
Stap 3
Switch legs, bending your right leg to a 90 degree angle and extending your left leg to 45 degrees off the mat. Repeat the movement, alternating sides.
How do you modify a Single Leg Stretch?
Single Leg Stretch for Prenatal
Single Leg Stretch for Beginners
Advanced Single Leg Stretch
Single Leg Stretch for Weak Shoulders
What are the benefits of a Single Leg Stretch?
Core Strength
Leg Stretch
Full Body Stretch
Mening van de expert
This can be part of great series of classic mat exercises on the box in a Pilates reformer class.