Pilates exercises explained

Front Support Pulses

The exercise "Front Support Pulses" extends the "Front Support Prep" around a dynamic pulsation of arms and legs.

Like all versions of the Front Support, this version trains the arm and shoulder girdle muscles as well as the entire torso muscles. It promotes balance and requires inner stability and concentration. It also strengthens the gluteal muscles and dynamically stretches the hip flexor.

The exercise is preparatory to all the more difficult versions of the front support exercises as well as exercises in the push-up position.

Exercise description

Quadruped stand - inhaling push one leg away from the body in the leg axis on the floor and continue to lift it into the horizontal position.

With an exhalation, raise the opposite arm to head level.

With inhalation polarize arm and leg, thus feel the length in the diagonal. With small micro-movement move the leg from the hip joint in pulsating movements 4 to 6 times towards the ceiling.

Inhaling hold position and exhaling come back to starting position.

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We repeat the exercise 4 to 6 times per side.

The leg and arm can also be lifted simultaneously during inhalation.

Pro Tip From Maria

If you feel pain in your wrists, place them a little further in front of your shoulder girdle. Mobilize the wrists before the exercise to stimulate the synovial fluid.

Spread your fingers as you lay on the mat and try to put weight specifically on the heels of your hands.