Once your shoulders arrive on the floor, your arms go with your head as they reach back to starting position (ribs down, down, down).
Repeat the exercise up to six times. Do it with flow.
If roll up is giving you trouble, please read Tips for Mastering the Roll Up.
Ready for more challenge? Try roll up with Pilates ring.
The Pilates Roll Up Exercise Instructions in Detail
By Marguerite Ogle, About.com
Updated November 08, 2009
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