Do Roll Up With the Pilates Ring

By Marguerite Ogle, About.com Guide

Updated October 14, 2008

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The Pilates ring, or magic circle as the ring is traditionally called, adds some new elements to the Pilates mat exercise, roll up.

When we use the magic circle with roll up, we get a little extra work for the arms and a greater opportunity to feel the engagement of the breath, the abs, and muscles of the back.

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If you have not done roll up before, please review the basic instructions for this exercise before adding the magic circle to it.
See: Pilates Mat Exercise: Roll Up

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• Intro to Roll Up with Pilates Ring
• Begin Roll Up
• The Ring Moves Overhead
• Upper Body Curls Up
• Roll All the Way Up
• Roll Back
• Roll All the Way Down

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