How to Strengthen Core Muscles with Leg Drop Exercises

In a pilates workout, the leg drop is a simple but challenging exercise that strengthens your abdominal muscles. It is best performed slowly and deliberately for optimum results.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Lie flat on your back, and extend your legs straight to the ceiling, your feet flat and your heels together. Keep your arms fully extended and palms-down at your side, or behind your head.

2. Inhale, and slowly push one leg to the floor. Keep your other leg extended straight up toward the ceiling.

3. Stop your leg a few inches off the ground, or as low as you can go. Point your toes straight out, keeping your pelvis stable against the ground, your navel pressed back into your spine.

4. Exhale, and return the leg, just as slowly, to the starting position. Repeat for the opposite leg.

5. Repeat for 5 to 10 repetitions on each side, depending on your fitness level.

Tips & Warnings

• This exercise may also be performed with both legs at the same time.

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