CHAIR HAMSTRINGS
This new Pilates chair tutorial explores hamstring activation (but not exclusively!).
Adapted from previous practices in the block and circle gallery, this tutorial brings those same ideas onto the chair, creating a new relationship with the spring, the pedal and the support of the long box.
While the main focus is on finding and strengthening the hamstrings, the work naturally invites deeper abdominal control, pelvic organisation and spinal stability.
10MINS
INTENSITY: LOW - MEDIUM
(depending on spring resistance)
Often the long box, isn’t actually long enough! However, I like the tailbone lengthening over the edge, as it provides very useful tactile feedback for the position of the sacrum. Enhancing awareness to avoid ‘tucking’, thus enabling the hamstrings and abdominals to work more effectively.