How to Do Roll-Up Pilates Exercise

The Roll-Up Pilates exercise can produce a flatter stomach and a leaner torso. Follow these steps to effectively perform the Roll-Up Pilates exercise for an intense, ab-flattening experience.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Lie face up on an exercise mat. Pull your belly button towards the floor. Hold the exercise ball and put your arms above your head, parallel to the floor and pointing towards the wall behind you.

2. Lift your arms over your head, still holding the exercise ball. Slowly lower your chin. Let your shoulders and chest roll up and follow your arms.

3. Use your abdominal muscles to slowly pull your body up and over towards your toes. Keep your head tucked between your arms and roll your back. Keep your legs straight and your abdominal muscles engaged throughout the exercise.

4. Roll back down to the floor one vertebrae at a time until you are flat on your back with your arms above your head. Keep your shoulders relaxed and your legs straight as your uncurl your body.

5. Repeat the exercise 6 times.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't perform any exercise program without first consulting your physician.
• Don't do this exercise if you have back or neck problems.

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