Pilates Spine Twist Exercise Video

This video illustrates the Pilates Spine Twist exercise. This exercise is great for spinal rotation.

The Spine Twist exercise targets the transversus abdominis, pelvic floor, obliques and scapular stabilizers. Focus on maintaining abdominal contraction to prevent extension of the lumbar and thoracic spine. Maintain scapular stabilization and avoid ballistic movement. Modify this exercise by sitting on a towel or pad to assist with tight low back, hip flexors and/or hamstrings.

The Spine Twist exercise targets the Transversus abdominus, rectus abdominus, Obliques, scapular stabilizers. Focus on maintaining abdominal contract to prevent extension of the lumbar and throracic spine, scapular stabilization, stability of the pelvis and spine and the mobility of spine.

Modify this exercise by sitting on a towel or pad to assist with tight hip flexors and/hamstrings.

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[Daniea3]

Perfect instruction!! Wish my pilates teacher would allow something under my bum.