Transverse Strengthening With Upper Body Lock

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Transverse Strengthening With Upper Body Lock

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Description

You are lying on your back with your knees bent and a Pilates ring or ball in your hands. You will exhale and draw in your stomach to contract the transverse muscle, then squeeze the ring to lock your upper body. You will maintain this position before relaxing and returning to the starting position.

Settings

Equipment
Pilates Ring
Positions
Supine Position
Muscle groups
Finger adductors

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