How to Do Single Leg Lift Pilates Exercise

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The Single Leg Lift can strengthen your lower body and your abdominal muscles. You perform it on the exercise ball to maximize its effectiveness. Follow these steps to trim your torso.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Lie face up on the exercise mat. Press your upper body firmly into the floor with your shoulders relaxed. Position your diagonally from your sides with your palms touching the mat
Step 2

Place both legs on the exercise ball and use your abdominal muscles to pull the lower body off the floor. Keep your chest pressed to the floor.
Step 3

Stabilize yourself with your left leg centered on the ball and your arms pressed into the mat. Lift your right leg off the ball. Pull it in towards your body at a 45-degree angle, and then extend it towards the ceiling.
Step 4

With control, lower your leg to the exercise ball. Perform 8 lifts with the right leg. Lower your body to the mat and relax for few seconds.
Step 5

Lift your lower body off the floor and engage your abs. Stabilize your body with your right leg centered on the ball and your arms pressed into the floor. Repeat the exercise with your left leg.