Do Roll Up With the Pilates Ring

Begin Roll Up

Circle Overhead

Photo Courtesy of Kolesar Studios

• Put the Pilates ring to the side where you can reach it easily.
  
  
• Lie flat on the floor with your legs straight.
  
  Ideally, the legs are straight and together throughout the exercise. However, bending the knees slightly may be a good modification for those who have a hard time rolling up.
  
  
• Pull your belly in -- down toward the floor -- engaging pelvic floor muscles and abs.
  
  
• Your shoulders are relaxed and away from your ears. Take a few deep breaths.
  
  
• Pick up the Pilates ring and hold it at the handles with the palms of your hands.
  
  
• Keeping your shoulders and ribcage down, hold the ring above you so that it is flat to the ceiling.

• 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