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A Little Goes a Long Way With These 5 Trainer-Approved Pilates-Ring Exercises

A Trainer-Approved Pilates-Ring Workout For Full-Body Toning

A Little Goes a Long Way With These 5 Trainer-Approved Pilates-Ring Exercises

July 4, 2020 by Lauren Pardee

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Chest Lift

Lie down on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Bring your feet a comfortable distance away from your butt.
Place the inside of your Pilates ring at the base of your head (not your neck!) for support. Then, place your hands on the inside of the ring just above your eyes.
Push the back of your head into the ring while pushing forward with your hands to stretch the ring gently. (Work to keep oppositional energy throughout the entire exercise.)
While keeping your elbows apart, begin to lift your head, neck, and chest simultaneously until the tips of your shoulder blades are off the ground.
Maintain about a tangerine distance between your chin and chest to keep your airway open. Make sure your lower body stays stable during the move.
Try doing 10 full reps, allowing your head to touch back down every time. Then, hold at the top of the crunch to do 10 mini pulses.
Complete three sets — and for a bonus challenge, hold each crunch for 10 seconds.

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