The fifth and final Power Element of your ‘Winter Rev Up’ 5-Series is the Pilates Stability Arm Lift. It works to develop total body strength and stability with an extra focus on obliques! Remember: there are four other Power Elements in the Winter Rev Up 5 Series so make sure you check out the Power Elements 1 through 4 so you have a full mini workout!

What You’ll Need: a small clear space, a mat, small light hand weights or toning balls (1-3lbs)

Week 5

Power Element 5: The Stability Arm Lift

Main Focus: Total body strength

The Movement

Start on all four’s with the hands under the shoulders and the hips shifted forward of the knees so that your torso, hips and knees are in one long line.

• Breathe in to prepare (step 1 & step 2)
• Breathe out to lift one arm forward and up off the floor
• Breathe in to return and repeat on the other side
• Repeat 5 times on each side

Add Resistance

• Add the weights in your hands (step 3).
• Repeat it 5 more times!

Add the Variation: The Plank

• Lift your knees into the air and come into plank position (step 4)
• Hold and breathe for 5 deep breaths

Do’s and Don’ts:

• DO keep your core tight
• DO keep your shoulders square to the floor as you lift your arm up one at a time
• DON’T twist your torso to lift your arm
• DON’T try to lift your arm to high keep it lower than your chin

Be sure to join us next time to put it all together!

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