As we continue our quest to explore the Pilates matwork, today we find an excellent posterior chain exercise of Swimming.
- Swimming:
- Prone extension provides lengthening for the abdominals and hip flexors while strengthening the back muscles.
- Work within the frame of the body and pay attention to establishing core stability through the powerhouse. You are always actively lifting your abdominals regardless of being on your belly.
- Extend through the limbs and lift the head as if you were raising it above the waterline.
- Keeping the hips and pelvis still, no rocking, flutter the arms and legs in a swimming motion.
- Modification: Slow it down, widen the limbs for a version of Starfish
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