Tips For Plank 2

In this pre Pilates series I am guiding you through the very basics of Pilates step by step. Take the workouts in the series in order. Then, when you are comfortable with the steps you can progress onto the other workouts on your membership. In this workout we look at the Pilates breathing and learning to lift and move from our anchor points.

FIT KIT - Mat, Water

FIT KIT
Mat
Arm weights
Press up bars (if you have them)
Blocks or thick books
Table edge against a wall

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Tutorial

Moving on from Plank Tips 1 and taking the plank further by progressively starting to add more body weight. Notice how the closer to horizontal you go, you have to work harder against gravity to keep your body in the correct position.