Sit on the front of the barrel with your feet against the ladder. Legs bent. Cross arms and come into a crunch. Slower lower yourself down until you're looking at the wall behind you. Keep heels pushing against the ladder. Return to start. Repeat.
Strengthen abdominals. Increase spinal mobility.
Hundreds (without Barrel).
Knee injury.
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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 Shortbox Ladder Barrel exercise?
Sit on the front of the barrel with your feet against the ladder. Legs bent. Cross arms and come into a crunch. Slower lower yourself down until you’re looking at the wall behind you. Keep heels pushing against the ladder. Return to start. Repeat.
What are the benefits of the Shortbox Ladder Barrel exercise?
Strengthen abdominals. Increase spinal mobility.
What are some preparation exercises for the Shortbox Ladder Barrel exercise?
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