Sit on the front of the barrel with your feet against the ladder. Hold onto the pole. Keep heels pushed against the ladder. Engage your abdominals. Raise the pole over your head. Roll up and down.
Strengthen abdominals. Increase spinal mobility.
A) Roll Ups with a wobble cushion. B) Roll Ups (with no equipment). C) Roll Ups with a band. D) Roll Ups with a circle. E) Roll Ups on Cadillac.
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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 Roll Ups Ladder Barrel exercise?
Sit on the front of the barrel with your feet against the ladder. Hold onto the pole. Keep heels pushed against the ladder. Engage your abdominals. Raise the pole over your head. Roll up and down.
What are the benefits of the Roll Ups Ladder Barrel exercise?
Strengthen abdominals. Increase spinal mobility.
What are some preparation exercises for the Roll Up Ladder Barrel exercise?