How to Do the Bicycle in Pilates
Exhale and allow your back to roll off of the mat., Keep your left leg completely extended while moving your right thigh so that it is at a 90 degree angle with your left leg, pointing straight in the air., Scoop in your abdominals and inhale...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Exhale and allow your back to roll off of the mat.
While your back is lifted off the mat, bring your legs over your buttocks and stretch them so your feet are pointing towards the front of the mat.
Position yourself by using your hands to support your lower back. , Bend your right knee completely so that your right leg forms a V with your right thigh. , Meanwhile extend your left knee.
This motion essentially allows the legs to trade places.
The motion is similar to riding a bicycle.
Repeat the exercise for the desired number of times. -
Step 2: Keep your left leg completely extended while moving your right thigh so that it is at a 90 degree angle with your left leg
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Step 3: pointing straight in the air.
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Step 4: Scoop in your abdominals and inhale
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Step 5: pulling your right knee above your hips.
Detailed Guide
While your back is lifted off the mat, bring your legs over your buttocks and stretch them so your feet are pointing towards the front of the mat.
Position yourself by using your hands to support your lower back. , Bend your right knee completely so that your right leg forms a V with your right thigh. , Meanwhile extend your left knee.
This motion essentially allows the legs to trade places.
The motion is similar to riding a bicycle.
Repeat the exercise for the desired number of times.
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