Move better,
Live better.
And yes, that was a full cup of hot coffee. ☕️
Nothing like a little added incentive to hold your tabletop.
The muscles behind better posture ✨
8 Pilates exercises to strengthen your posterior chain
Band Leg Lifts
→ strengthens the muscles that support your pelvis and spine
Ball Swan
→ opens the chest + strengthens the muscles that pull you upright
Side-Lying Internal Rotation + Leg Extension
→ targets the smaller stabilizers that support your hips
Side-Lying Internal Rotation + Leg Extension
→ targets the smaller stabilizers that support your hips
Band Hydrants + Leg Press
→ strengthens the side glutes that keep your pelvis balanced
Band Hydrants + Leg Press
→ strengthens the side glutes that keep your pelvis balanced
4 point kneel hydrants
→ builds stabilizing strength and hip stability
Bridge Series
→ builds the backside strength needed for a taller posture
Heel Lifts + Band Press Outs
→ challenges glutes, hamstrings & pelvic control
Putting it all together 🍑
Your posture is built from the back side ✨
Save this for your next Pilates workout.
If side plank always ends up in your neck or shoulder, it might not be a strength issue - it could be a technique issue.
Instead of hanging into your shoulder and neck, gently press the floor away, engage your serratus by drawing your shoulder blade down your back as you press into the plank, and imagine lifting your side waist up and away from the floor.
That small shift creates support from underneath instead of collapsing into your joints.
✨ You’ll notice:
• Your shoulder feels more stable and supported.
• Your neck can finally relax.
• Your deep core and obliques start doing the work they’re meant to do.
Save this for your next side plank, and follow for Pilates cues that completely change how your body feels.