Pilates Leg Openings
- Pro
- Intermediate
- Pilates
Pilates leg openings has you lie on your back with legs extended straight up, opening them out to the sides with control and squeezing them back together through your inner thighs. It trains the adductors, abs, quads and glutes together in one controlled motion. Intermediate exercisers use it as a warmup, cooldown or recovery flow, for reps.
- Muscles
- Abs, Quads, Adductors, Glutes
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Logged as
- Reps
How to
- Lie on your back with legs extended straight up.
- Press your lower back gently into the floor.
- Open your legs out to the sides with control.
- Squeeze them back together using your inner thighs.
Form cues
- Keep your legs fully straight through the whole motion.
- Keep your head and neck relaxed on the mat.
- Press your arms flat on the floor for stability.
Common mistakes
- Lower back lifts up away from the floor. Press your lower back down before you open your legs.
- Legs fling open fast, losing control. Open your legs slowly on a steady count.
- Knees bend as the legs open and close. Keep your knees locked straight throughout.
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