- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Equipment Needed: Small Barrel (I love using the Small Barrel.)
- Reps: 10 cycles of breathing
- Warning: May not be ideal for some neck or low back issues.
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Hundred on the Small Barrel
Hundred on the Pilates Small Barrel is not a usual spot for the Pilates Hundred. But, it’s an excellent place to give it a try, challenge your balance and it will reveal if you tend to lean to one side or the other. You can also use the Hundred on the Small Barrel as a way to warm up or see how you’re feeling after warming up on the Small Barrel. If you’re doing the Hundred here you may also want to explore the Ab Series on top of the Small Barrel.
Work the longest round shape as you pump your arms. Gaze to the legs!
Lay on top of the apex with your tailbone at one end and your shoulder blades at the other. Depending on the length of your torso your tailbone may be slightly off, or more of your chest might be slightly off. This is going to challenge the Hundred that you know. Bend the knees into the chest, curl your head and chest up. Send your legs to the high diagonal or as low as eye level. Hug your heels together.
Pulling your waist into the apex inhale as you pump your arms up and down for 5 pumps. Exhale for 5 pumps. Repeat for 10 cycles of breathing. Pull the knees into the chest and you can sit up to rest or transition into the Ab Series.
Be sure to check out more of my Pilates Small Barrel exercises. I want to help you continue your Pilates Small Barrel training!
