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How to Do the Rolling Back Pose in Pilates

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Pilates is an excellent way to tone and trim your entire body. The rolling back pose in particular is a fun and effective way to get your abdominal muscles into shape. All you need is to grab an exercise mat, and you're ready to get started.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Mat
  1. Step 1

    Sit on your mat and bring your knees into your chest. Put one hand on the opposite ankle, and then the other.

  2. Step 2

    Raise your feet slightly off the ground and balance yourself on your tailbone for a few seconds.

  3. Step 3

    As you inhale, roll yourself backward and try to maintain a ball shape.

  4. Step 4

    As you start to come back up, exhale and keep the ball shape. Balance and hold for a few seconds.

  5. Step 5

    Repeat the above steps three to five times.

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