- Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
- Equipment Needed: Wall
- Reps: 3-5 each side
- Warning: Not ideal for some hip and knee issues.
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Single Leg Stretch with the Wall
Balance is key as we get older. And, Pilates is a practice that helps us fall better! Joseph Pilates wanted us to work our bodies to balance our imbalances. Single Leg Stretch on the wall helps you feel how the straight leg needs to reach. Also, using the Wall can assist in strengthening your body if laying on the mat isn’t an option.
Single Leg Stretch on the wall helps you feel how the straight leg needs to reach.
Typically done from Single Leg Circle. Starting with legs and heels hugging together and toes slightly apart. Arms, hips, waist, heart and shoulders against the wall. If possible head as well.
Pulling up from your center bend one knee in towards chest. Using your hands pull on the shin or behind the thigh. Pull the leg in as much as you can using your center and upper back. Reach the leg down, replace and reset before switching sides. Repeat left to right until even.
Be sure to check out more of my Wall workout videos. I want to help you continue your Wall training!