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The Beginner's Guide to Pilates

Chest Lift (Sit-up) Holding

  1. Lie on your back with your legs bent and feet face-down on the floor so that you are in the preparatory position. You can keep your arms behind your head as support.
  2. While breathing in, draw your abdominals inwards and upwards.
  3. While breathing out, roll your chest forward without moving your pelvis.
  4. Matain this position for 6 breaths. Emphasize the deeper adominals with each exhale.
  5. Exhale and roll back down.

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