{"id":58625,"date":"2020-10-30T07:26:48","date_gmt":"2020-10-30T07:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/push-up\/"},"modified":"2023-03-22T13:54:46","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T13:54:46","slug":"push-up-pilates-exercise","status":"publish","type":"yoga_pilates_poses","link":"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/push-up-pilates-exercise\/","title":{"rendered":"Push Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Stand with feet together. Roll down through spine and place hands on mat. Walk hands out until shoulders are over wrists and body is in plank position. Bend elbows towards ribs in a tricep push up. Repeat 5x. Lift pelvis. Walk hands back to feet. Roll up through spine to standing. <\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">How To Teach Push Up Joseph Pilates Exercise<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<p><strong>Video: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/push-up-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Push Up How-to Video<\/a><strong><br \/>\nPosition: <\/strong>34 of 34<br \/>\n<strong>Previous Position: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/control-balance-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Control Balance Exercise<\/a><strong><br \/>\nAlso Known As:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Category:<\/strong> Pilates Matwork<br \/>\n<strong>Level:<\/strong> Advanced<br \/>\n<strong>Benefits:<\/strong>\u00a0 Strengthens triceps, chest, and upper back.<br \/>\n<strong>Precautions:<\/strong>\u00a0 Injuries to your shoulder, wrist, elbow, or neck.<\/p>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<p>The superpower of the <em>Push Up Pilates exercise<\/em> is that it strengthens the <strong>UPPER BACK<\/strong>. Why is this such a great superpower? To answer that question you need to ask yourself this question:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><em>Why is a strong upper back important?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Your upper back muscles hold your body upright. Strong back muscles act as the opposing force to your core, which helps to prevent the dreaded poor posture and back pain.<\/p>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>6 Teaching Steps For Push Up Pilates Exercise<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Push-Up-Pilates-Exercise-Steps-Infographic.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Push-Up-Pilates-Exercise-Steps-Infographic.jpg\" alt=\"Push Up Pilates Exercise Steps Infographic\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-66235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Push-Up-Pilates-Exercise-Steps-Infographic.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Push-Up-Pilates-Exercise-Steps-Infographic-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Push-Up-Pilates-Exercise-Steps-Infographic-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Push-Up-Pilates-Exercise-Steps-Infographic-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Stand<\/strong><br \/>\nStand with feet together.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Roll Down\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nRoll down through the spine and place your hands on the mat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Walk<\/strong><br \/>\nWalk the hands out until the shoulders are over the wrists and the body is in Plank Position.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: Elbows<\/strong><br \/>\nBend elbows towards ribs in a Tricep Push Up. Repeat 5 times.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5: Pelvis<\/strong><br \/>\nLift the pelvis. Walk hands back to the feet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6: Roll Up<\/strong><br \/>\nRoll up through the spine to standing.<\/p>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>6 Teaching Tips For Push Up Pilates Exercise<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<p><strong>Tip 1: Straight<\/strong><br \/>\nIn Plank Position, make sure your legs and arms are straight.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip 2: One Line<\/strong><br \/>\nIn Plank Position, make sure your heels, hips, shoulders, and ears are in one line.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip 3: Shoulders<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen you lower yourself toward the mat, keep your shoulder blades snug into your back (most people will let their shoulders shoot upwards).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip 4: Abdominals<\/strong><br \/>\nUse the abdominals to return the pelvis to the upright position.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip 5: Spine Roll Up<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen moving to Standing Position let the spine roll up, vertebra by vertebra.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip 6: Pelvis<\/strong><br \/>\nKeep your pelvis steady when you walk your arms out at the beginning of the exercise. You&#8217;ve heard the saying, &#8220;Don&#8217;t rock the boat&#8221;.\u00a0 During this exercise, your mantra is, &#8220;Don&#8217;t rock the hips.&#8221;<\/p>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>9 Beginner Modifications For Push Up Pilates Exercise<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<p><strong>Beginner Modification 1: Prone Leg Extension<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/prone-leg-raise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prone Leg Extension Pilates Exercise<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Beginner Modification 2: Prone Leg Extension<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/prone-leg-raise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prone Leg Extension Exercise<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Beginner Modification 3: Plank On Forearms<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/plank-on-forearms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plank On Forearms Pilates Exercise<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Beginner Modification 4: One Leg Kick<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/one-leg-kick-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One Leg Kick Pilates Exercise<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Beginner Modification 5: Swan Preparation<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/swan-prep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swan Preparation Pilates Exercise<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Beginner Modification 6: Four-Point Kneeling<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/four-point-kneeling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Four-Point Kneeling Pilates Exercise<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Beginner Modification 7: Knees Bent<\/strong><br \/>\nBend your knees as you are rolling down from standing to get your hands to the mat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beginner Modification 8: On Your Knees<\/strong><br \/>\nDo the push-up portion on your knees<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beginner Modification 9: Desk<\/strong><br \/>\nPlace your hands on a desk and do the Push-up at an elevated angle.<\/p>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>5 Advanced Modifications For Push Up Pilates Exercise<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<p><strong>Advanced Modification 1: Swimming<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/swimming-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swimming Exercise<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Advanced Modification 2: Double Kick<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/double-kick-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Double Kick Exercise<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Advanced Modification 3: Leg Pull Front<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/leg-pull-front-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leg Pull Front Exercise<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Advanced Modification 4: Prone Alternate Arms<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/prone-alternate-arm-leg-lift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prone Alternate Arms Exercise<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Advanced Modification 5: Prone Breaststroke<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/prone-breaststroke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prone Breaststroke Exercise<\/a><\/p>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Pilates Push Up FAQs<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<h3><strong>Are Pilates Push-Ups a challenging exercise?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<p><span>Yes. The Pilates push-up is a big challenge for most people. It takes time to build up the core and arm strength needed<\/span><span> for the exercise. That&#8217;s why it comes in as the final exercise on the classic Joseph Pilates exercises.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<h3><strong>Are Pilates Push-Ups Part Of Joseph Pilates?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<p><span>Yes. It comes in as the final exercise on the list in Joseph Pilates&#8217;s book, &#8220;Return to Life Through Contrology.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<h3><strong>What are the main benefits of Pilates Push-Ups?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<p><span>The Pilates push-up is a total body exercise. It will strengthen your wrists, arms, shoulders, and core muscles. The legs also get in on the action, especially your hamstrings and thighs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<h3><strong>How do I stop rocking my hips?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<p><span>Place awareness on your hips. If you feel them rocking back and forth with the movement of your arms, try to keep them still.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<h3><strong>How do I keep my shoulders stable?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<p><span>Keep your shoulder blades down as you lower from Plank to bent elbows. The shoulder blades should not lift up or slide toward each other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Free Joseph Pilates Lesson Plan\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<p>You might like this free, downloadable <a href=\"https:\/\/pilateslessonplans.co.uk\/free-downloadable-joseph-pilates-lesson-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joseph Pilates Lesson Plan with all 34 exercises<\/a>.<\/p>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The 34 Joseph Pilates Exercises\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<p><strong>Below are the 34 exercises within the Joseph Pilates lesson plan in alphabetical order&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/bicycle-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bicycle<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/boomerang-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boomerang<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/control-balance-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Control Balance<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/cork-screw-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cork Screw<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/crab-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crab<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/double-kick-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Double Kick<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/double-leg-stretch-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Double Leg Stretch<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/hip-twist-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hip Twist<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/hundred-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hundred<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/jack-knife-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jack Knife<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/leg-pull-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leg Pull<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/leg-pull-front-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leg Pull Front<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/neck-pull-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Neck Pull<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/one-leg-circles-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One Leg Circles<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/one-leg-kick-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One Leg Kick<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/one-leg-stretch-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One Leg Stretch<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/push-up-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Push Up<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/rocker-with-open-legs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rocker With Open Legs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/rocking-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rocking<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/roll-over-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roll Over<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/roll-up-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roll Up<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/rolling-back-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rolling Back<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/saw-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saw<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/scissors-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/seal-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/shoulder-bridge-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shoulder Bridge<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/side-bend-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Side Bend<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/side-kick-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Side Kick<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/side-kick-kneeling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Side Kick Kneeling<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/spine-stretch-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spine Stretch<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/spine-twist-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spine Twist<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/swan-dive-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swan Dive<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/swimming-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swimming<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/teaser-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teaser<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Below are the 34 exercises within the Joseph Pilates lesson plan in performance order&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/hundred-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hundred<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/roll-up-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roll Up<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/roll-over-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roll Over<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/one-leg-circles-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One Leg Circles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/rolling-back-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rolling Back<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/one-leg-stretch-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One Leg Stretch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/double-leg-stretch-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Double Leg Stretch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/spine-stretch-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spine Stretch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/rocker-with-open-legs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rocker With Open Legs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/cork-screw-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cork Screw<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/saw-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saw<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/swan-dive-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swan Dive<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/one-leg-kick-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One Leg Kick<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/double-kick-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Double Kick<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/neck-pull-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Neck Pull<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/scissors-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/bicycle-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bicycle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/shoulder-bridge-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shoulder Bridge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/spine-twist-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spine Twist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/jack-knife-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jack Knife<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/side-kick-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Side Kick<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/teaser-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teaser<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/hip-twist-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hip Twist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/swimming-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swimming<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/leg-pull-front-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leg Pull Front<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/leg-pull-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leg Pull<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/side-kick-kneeling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Side Kick Kneeling<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/side-bend-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Side Bend<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/boomerang-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boomerang<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/seal-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/crab-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crab<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/rocking-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" 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