Mount the barrel as if mounting a horse. Sit with legs in front of you with heels reaching forwards. Pull stomach in. Use your buttocks to grip the barrel, point your toes, and raise your arms overhead. Return to start. Repeat.
Build strength, power, and endurance. Strengthens core and buttocks.
Squat (without Ladder Barrel).
Knee injury.
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Horseback Ladder Barrel Pilates Exercise FAQs
What is the Ladder Barrel?
The Pilates Ladder Barrel combines a barrel surface with ladder rungs for stretching, strengthening and flexibility Pilates exercises. The barrel attaches to the ladder by a sliding base that adjusts to accommodate different torso sizes and leg lengths. This is where the Ladder Barrel comes in. The well-rounded surface of the barrel supports comfortable spinal movements for optimal mobility, flexibility, and spine strength. An interesting fact is that Joseph Pilates made his first Pilates barrel out of an empty beer keg.
What are the teaching steps for the Horseback Ladder Barrel exercise?
Mount the barrel as if mounting a horse. Sit with legs in front of you with heels reaching forwards. Pull stomach in. Use your buttocks to grip the barrel, point your toes, and raise your arms overhead. Return to start. Repeat.
What are the benefits of the Horseback Ladder Barrel exercise?
Build strength, power, and endurance. Strengthens core and buttocks.
What are some preparation exercises for the Horseback Ladder Barrel exercise?
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