- Difficulty: Beginner
- Equipment Needed: Wall
- Reps: 10 cycles of breathing
- Warning: Not ideal for some shoulder issues.
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Hundred with the Wall
The Wall might not seem like an accessory. However, Joseph Pilates did use the wall as a tool for assisting people finding the connections that they need. Now, that doesn’t mean that all Wall Pilates exercises are from Joe! However, there were some he gave us and they allow you to practice Pilates without having big pieces of equipment.
That doesn’t mean that all Wall Pilates exercises are from Joe!
Place your back against a wall. Feet slightly away from the wall or even up to your own foot’s distance away. Heels together and toes slightly apart. Using your center, pull your waist, ribs, heart, shoulders and if possible head into the wall. Arms start long by side and can press into the wall to assist getting long and tall. Hug legs together and reach into your feet without locking your knees back.
Holding your reach into your legs, center and shoulders pulling back into the wall move straight arms forward up to 6 inches in front of your hips. Then pump them back towards the wall. Repeat as you inhale for 5 pumps and exhale for 5 pumps. Repeat for a total of 10 breaths.
Notice what parts of your body are staying on the wall and what parts are leaving. With each breath, get as long as you can.
Be sure to check out more of my Wall workout videos. I want to help you continue your Wall training!