Malika Pilates

There are layers to every exercise in Pilates, and the Teaser is no exception. These 3 progressions build strength and balance to help accomplish the exercise.

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The ✨ Quadruped Hover ✨ is a low impact exercise that engages the entire kinetic chain. Activates the deep core (transversus abdominis), enhances scapular mobility, and improves functional stability through gentle load on the tissues surrounding the knees and hips.

The ✨ Thoracic Extension ✨ improves spinal mobility and corrects posture by strengthening the posterior chain. If you sit at a desk most days and have forward head posture due to screen overuse, this move is for you.

✨ Hip flexion-extension ✨ exercises contribute to better posture, better stability and reduced hip & back pain. Strong hip flexors are essential for everyday movement such as getting up from a seat, walking and climbing stairs.

Stability first, movement second ✨An isometric abdominal flexion supports leg motion, building deep core strength, control, and coordination.

The ✨ Series of 5 ✨ is a set of 5 sequential abdominal exercises; the Single Leg Stretch, the Double Leg Stretch, the Scissors, the Candle & the Criss Cross. The series targets deep core muscles for strength, stability, and coordination. It encourages flexibility and improves posture through pelvic stabilization.

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