Pilates: Half Roll Down
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Pilates: Half Roll Down
The Pilates Half Roll Down is a great exercise for developing key core strength muscles. VideoJug's great guide with Pilates expert Sophie Rycott shows you how best to carry out this great Pilates exercise.
Step 1: To prepare
Sit down on your mat with your knees bent and feet together but not too close to your body. Reach your arms out in front, parallel to the floor, and curve your back over your legs in a C shape.
Step 2: The exercise
Inhale to prepare, exhale and maintaining your back in the c curve, pull your navel to your spine as you roll down towards the mat. Inhale to bring the whole curve forwards and back over your legs then exhale to repeat keeping your abdominal muscles engaged throughout.
Do this 6 times in total, being sure to keep your shoulders down throughout and relax to finish.