The following moves from B The Methodthe Pilates-based method I foundedare great for targeting both your arms and abs.
The best part: All you need is aPilates ball(or a small pillow folded in half).
It activates your inner thighs and pelvic floor, in addition to the abs and arms.
Then press back into a plank.
Keep your legs parallel the entire time, squeezing the ball in between your knees.
Then press back into a plank.
Return to start, stretching through the shoulders and arms as you press your chest forward.
That’s one rep.Do 5 on each side.
Articulate through every vertebra to lift into an extension.
This stretches the shoulders and abdominals and strengthens your spine.
Return to start, stretching through the shoulders and arms as you press your chest forward.
That’s one rep.Do 5 reps.
For more Pilates-inspo from Lia, try outher go-to ab moves, too!
