Pilates V Exercises for the Abs

Video Transcript

"Hello, I’m Jacob Garcia with JGG Fitness Denver. I’d like to demonstrate for you the Pilates V or V position. This exercise is called that because you’re actually going to be in a V position and it works the abdominal muscles which are the muscles in front, the erectus abdominus muscles. For this all you need is an exercise mat and the starting position for this, you’re just going to lie flat on your back with your feet and legs together, your head against the mat, and your arms above your head with your elbows straight and your arms against your ears. Before you start this exercise, you’re going to make sure that your hips are rotated upward and your back is flat against the mat and your abdominals are flexed. You’re going to raise your head and shoulder blades off the mat a couple inches and your feet off the mat a couple inches and bring them up to this V position. When you go down, don’t go all the way down to the mat, just go back to the starting position, which is about two inches off the mat for your head and shoulders and your feet. When you’re finished, go ahead and bring your arms by your side and sit up. This exercise also helps your balance. Enjoy the rest of your workout."