Do Pelvic curl at home.

Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat and hip-width apart, arms long.

Position
On your back
Works
Glutes, Back, Mobility
Level
Foundation, week 1
In class
About 50 seconds
Pelvic curl: the Her Pilates instructor in the pose

Do it step by step

  1. Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat and hip-width apart, arms long.
  2. Breathe out. Curl your tailbone up and peel your spine off the mat, one bone at a time.
  3. Breathe in. Roll back down, ribs first, tailbone last.

Hear your teacher cue it

These are the lines I say in your class, recorded for the app. Press play and move with them.

Set upLie on your back, knees bent, feet flat and hip-width apart, arms long.

Step 1Breathe out. Curl your tailbone up and peel your spine off the mat, one bone at a time.

Step 2Breathe in. Roll back down, ribs first, tailbone last.

Feel it, ease it, stay safe

Feel it hereYour glutes and the backs of your legs lift you.
Make it easierLift only halfway, to the bottom of your shoulder blades.
Watch outRest your weight on your shoulders. Keep your neck free.

Find it in your plan

Your 28-day plan unlocks one level a week. Pelvic curl belongs to the Foundation level, so it joins your classes in week 1. Start it on day 1.

You also do it in these quick classes:

Your questions about Pelvic curl

Is Pelvic curl good for beginners?
Yes. Pelvic curl sits at the Foundation level, so you meet it in week 1 of your plan. Lift only halfway, to the bottom of your shoulder blades.
How long should I do Pelvic curl?
In a Her Pilates class you hold Pelvic curl for about 50 seconds. Slow down and keep the breath steady over adding time.
What should I feel in Pelvic curl?
Your glutes and the backs of your legs lift you.
What's an easier version of Pelvic curl?
Lift only halfway, to the bottom of your shoulder blades.

Do Pelvic curl with a mini you.

Watch her do it first, then move together while I count your breath. Your first class is free.

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