Mermaid
Oblique Exercises
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39s
Spring Load: Any
Time: 1 min
Machine Set Up:
Back of machine
Facing side of room
Other Possible Directions:
Carriage mermaid
Variations:
Pulses
Tempo
Thread the needle
Use of hand weight or Pilates ring
Arm positions
Modifications:
Non-working side foot and hip untucked
Hand on low bar or press Pilates ring on floor for support
Elbow on carriage for support
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Tailbone Torso Twist
Spring Load: 3y
Time: 1 min
Machine Set Up:
On the Carriage, facing side of the room, Black handle that's in front of you in hands
Variations:
Extend legs as twist toward the front
4y
Modifications:
Keep toes down but light on Carriage to help with stability
Bring handle closer to or at hear... -
Twisted Plank to Pike
Spring Load: 1y
Time: 1 min
Machine Set Up: Front of the machine, facing front
Variations:
Twisted Forearm Plank to Pike
Twisted Floor Plank to Pike
0y
Change tempo to 2 count
Modification:
Come to knees and mimic hip motion
Twisted Kneeling Crunch
2y at front
0y at back
