Dip and Crunch Pilates

About this class

This class is based on the classic crunch with some super fun modifications! Plus, it’s just 5 (or so) minutes… yes, that’s all you need to feel the burn. Remember to hold your belly button towards the backbone, your elbows are back, keep the neck long… don’t worry we remind you throughout the entire class. And don’t forget to breathe, inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth.

Alignment notes

When working the core in long body Crunches, ensure that you are trying to move your ribs toward your hips, while pulling the belly button in and up toward the backbone. Rather than going higher, focus on your technique and feeling stable. Keep the elbows away from the ears and the neck long by gently tucking the chin. For Leg Lifts and Lowers, keep a neutral spine, so you’re not imprinting the spine onto the floor, you keep just a small gap between the lower back and the Earth. Really pull the belly button toward the back bone.

Focus areas

• Legs
• Abs
• Non-Standing

Mood

• Strengthening