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"Scoop the Abs."

By Marguerite Ogle, About.com

Updated: July 8, 2007

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Definition: Scooping the abs is a fairly literal image whereby in Pilates we want to lengthen and deepen the abdominals in toward the spine, feeling as if we are hollowing out the abdominal area.

Also Known As: Deepen the Abs, belly button to spine

Examples: Scoop the abs so that you can do many Pilates exercises such as The Roll Up.

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