7. Pilates Imprinting – 3 reps
Starting Position – Laying on back with knees bent up; spine is in neutral position, legs hip width apart. Place thumb on lower rib and middle finger on hip bone.
- INHALE – to prepare, expand the rib cage to the sides
- EXHALE – contract the abdominals by bringing the rib and hip closer together. (lower back will press against the floor, slight tuck in the tailbone). Exercise is done without engaging the butt or legs – only the abdominals.
- INHALE – release back to the neutral start position
- EXHALE – repeat