Pilates Stretch Band Exercises: Pointed Toe Lift

Video Transcript

"In this side lying leg exercise, we are going to be working both the quad and the back of the leg. So, I am going to be showing you two different positions. Have the band come around the foot, covering the toes. Go ahead and pull up on the band so that you have some tension on that leg. To work the quad, you want the toe pointed towards the ceiling, the knee towards the ceiling. Take a nice inhale. Float the leg up. Exhale. Down. Inhale. Point up. Exhale. Flex down. As you are doing this, the glutes are engaged and the leg is long and strong. To work the back of the leg, we are going to point the leg forward. Exhale. Flex back, squeezing the glutes and the hamstrings. Inhale. Point forward. Exhale. Flex back. Notice how, as I am moving the legs, I am not moving my torso. My abs are engaged."