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Pilates moves for a flat tum

Want to tone that tum and get an envious washboard stomach? Try our Pilates workout to sculpt long, lean muscles and abs to die for

Posted: 26 January 2012

Single leg stretch

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Single leg stretch

Lie on your back, knees bent into your chest. Grab hold of your right ankle with your right hand and take your left hand on your right knee, extending your left leg up and out, at about a 45° angle to the floor, curling up your head and shoulders and looking toward your navel. Keep your elbows wide, your shoulders down and your back flat.

Exhale, switching legs and arms, so your left knee is bent, with your left hand grasping your left ankle and right hand holding your left knee. Repeat 5 times.

Mastering the co-ordination of this exercise takes practice, so don’t rush!

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Sarah Lienard

Love this article - some really easy to follow moves. I can feel it working already!

Posted: 30/01/2012 at 02:05

Natasha Evans

Will definitely try this along with the Pilates progression class I'm starting today!

Posted: 01/02/2012 at 16:07

melissa Eikenberry

Love these moves! Trying them in my class tonite!

Posted: 12/04/2012 at 13:46

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