Pilates Mat Encyclopedia: Side Kicks Circles

PILATES MAT SIDE KICKS CIRCLES:

LEVEL - Intermediate | Advanced

GOALS & BENEFITS
Strengthens the legs, seat, and hips.
Strengthens and stabilizes the torso.
Builds flexibility and range of motion in the hip.
Balances strength in the leg and hip muscles. Especially important for people who don’t do lateral movements such as runners.

TIPS & CUES
Keep the upper body still throughout the exercises.
Keep the upper hip stacked on top of the lower hip and don’t roll back.
Try to make the circle truly a circle- half in front of the stable leg, half in back.
Always control the weight of the leg.

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