Non-Traditional Pilates: Warrior 3

Video Transcript

"Alright lets breakdown a warrior three. Warrior three has a background from yoga but we use it in Pilates because we are using our core. In a warrior three you have two options for your hands, whether they go out to your sides or over your head. Remember not to go high with your leg or high with the hands and remain engaged with the ribs drawn in the spine long. I'll turn to the side so you can get the basics of a warrior three. You can either start with your hands by your sides or up lifted. My right foot will be my base foot and I'm going to spread the toes so that it makes it a wider base, easier to balance. As the leg casts back, I'm going to draw the arms forward. I'm using my core to help balance and rather than going high with the leg, I'm reaching the leg out behind me, elbows by ears and hands reaching forward. You can either come to a stand with the arms up or a stand with the arms out to the sides. You are using your core, you are using your back to lengthen the muscles and hold your balance. And that's how you do a warrior three."