Kaiser shared a few Pilates ball core moves with SHAPE, including a (literal) twist on this classic Pilates ab exercise. Perform the move as shown in the photo, and follow the written directions to incorporate a little rotational work from Kaiser's SHAPE move.
- Start sitting on the floor with your feet flat on the floor in front of you and your knees bent. Place a Pilates ball behind your back at your low ribs.
- Inhale and lean back, so your torso is almost parallel to the floor. Place your hands behind your head, keeping your elbows wide.
- Exhale, pulling your abs to your spine while pressing the low ribs into the ball to perform a curl. The movement is small but concentrated.
- Inhale, then exhale and rotate your torso to the right while extending your left arm across your body, reaching your hand outside your right knee. Inhale to return your left arm to behind your head.
- Inhale, and lower your chest without arching your back.
- That's one rep. Repeat, alternating sides.
