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Reader Submissions: Instructions for Pilates Exercise - Hip Twist

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Updated October 21, 2011

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This is a great opportunity to learn the advanced Pilates exercise hip twist from different teachers. We've invited Pilates professionals to submit their photographs and written instructions for this challenging Pilates exercise. That way you get the benefit of different views and ways of teaching the exercise. Who knows? Maybe someones cues will be just the right ones for you.

Teach Your Hip Twist:

Hip Twist Instructions from Jennifer Adolfs

Inhale as you pull the legs straight up in front of you.Exhale as you begin to swing your legs in a downward circle to the right without touching the floor.Inhale as you bring them upward to finish t…More

Hip Twist Instructions from Susannah Marchese

You Move:Keeping your bottom firmly on the mat, inhale as you move both legs to the right, circle them down towards mat, exhale as you swing them up the left and back to their starting position. Acce…More

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