- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Equipment Needed: High Chair (I love using the Balanced Body Wunda Chair High Back.)
- Reps: 5-10 each side
- Warning: Not ideal for some knee or hip issues.
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Pumping Single Leg on the High Chair
Pumping Single Leg on the Pilates High Chair or Pilates “electric” Chair is a fun challenge to Pumping with two legs or Footwork on the Wunda Chair. Whenever there is an asymmetrical exercise that goes along with a Pilates exercise it reveals to us what side is stronger or more connected. And where we have work to do. If you find you have one side stronger as you do Pumping Single Leg on the High Chair do the side that is less strong first then the stronger side and then go back to the side that needs more attention.
Reach your leg from your center and not the dominant hip flexors.
Typically done after doing Pumping on the High Chair by taking one leg straight out and repeating the exercise. However, if you are setting up from scratch then sit on the High Chair against the back of the chair. Get as tall as you can and check that your lower ribs are also connected to the back. Use your center to get your lower back as long as you can up against the chair. Balls of your feet on the pedal with heels high. Wrap your arms around the poles and reach your fists towards each other. Stretch one leg out from your center and point your foot.
Use your center to maintain the height you had with two legs as you pump the pedal with one leg. Notice if your hips begin to twist or if your back loses connection to the chair. After 5-10 pumps switch legs and repeat. Then if needed repeat on the first side. If you find your straight leg is cramping your hip or thigh its a sign you need more connection to the back of your leg and your center. Check out other exercises to give you that support.
Be sure to check out more of my Pilates High Chair exercises. I want to help you continue your Pilates High Chair training!
