Pilates exercises explained
Scissors
Pilates exercise "Scissors" combines flexibility, strength and coordination.
Strength develops primarily in the front of the trunk muscles, stretching and flexibility develops in the posterior fascia and muscle chain of the leg and back muscles. Coordination skills are challenged due to the complexity of the exercise.
The intensification of "scissours" is "Scissors in Air". In the advanced level, this exercise is also incorporated in "Series of Four" and "Series of Five".
Exercise description
We bring the legs into extension over Table Top and roll the upper body up and embrace one leg at the lower leg. With the exhalation we hold the starting position and pull one leg stretched and bouncing twice towards the body, while the other leg sinks towards the floor in a controlled manner.
With the inhalation come to switch legs and with the exhalation repeat the exercise with the other leg.
Repeat this exercise 6-8 times.
Frequently asked questions
What if the leg chain is shortened?
Just bend your legs a little.
Pro Tip From Maria
Concentrate primarily on abdominal activation. That's how you get into the flow. The leg movement usually goes by itself.
Video with the brief explanation of the Pilates exercise Scissors
Most common errors
Pulling too hard from the leg.
The free leg sinks uncontrollably towards the floor.
The thigh is embraced instead of the lower leg.
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