Split Extended on Wunda
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| Sub Category: | Wunda Chair |
| Types: | Hip Opener, Seated & Floor, Stretch, Supine |
| Anatomy: | Arms & Shoulders, Biceps & Triceps, Core, Hamstrings, Hips, Lower Back, Middle Back, Psoas, Wrists & Arms |
| Chakras: | Base, Sacral Centre |
| Therapy: | Leg Congestion, Sciatica, Varicose Veins |
| Drishti: | Up |
| Dosha: | Kapha, Pitta |
Take handles off. Lie on the chair. Raise both legs overhead and point toes to the ceiling. Grab hold of one leg. Lower the other leg until horizontal with the floor. Open chest, lower head and the bend bottom leg. On each exhale reach the bottom leg to the ground and pull the leg you're holding closer to your chest. Repeat on the other side.
Flexes calves and hamstrings that get tight from sitting.
A) Knees together circling. B) Forehead to the knee.
Back injury.
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Pilates Split Exercise FAQs
What are the benefits of the Pilates Split exercise?
The Pilates Split exercise works your core muscles, glutes, quads and adductors. Engaging your core muscles is what allows you to “flutter” your legs up and down. The core muscles include the rectus abdominis, obliques, transverse abdominis, and hip flexors.
What are the precautions of the Pilates Split exercise?
The Pilates split exercise is an intermediate-level exercise that requires strength in your core and lower body. If you have lower back issues, tight hip flexors or neck injury, modify the movement. If you’re pregnant, do a different exercise to target your core muscles.
Is the Pilates Split exercise good for varicose veins?
Yes. Since varicose veins are primarily caused by inactivity in the legs over a long period of time, doing exercises can help prevent and alleviate the symptoms associated with varicose veins. The Pilates split exercise is especially helpful because it helps pump blood out of your legs and keeps it flowing in the right direction.
Is the Pilates Split exercise good for bike riders?
Yes. It’ll help strengthen your legs and core muscles.
