Pilates Squat (Parallel)
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Warm-up
- Level: Beginner
- Body position: Standing
- Repetitions: 6-10 reps
- Springs: Any
- Headrest: As needed
- Footbar: Any
Starting position
Stand with feet hip-width apart in parallel. Spine neutral, arms forward or by sides. Knees soft.
Instructions
Inhale to prepare. Exhale, bend the knees and lower into a squat while keeping the spine long and pelvis neutral. Inhale, press through the feet to return to standing without locking the knees or arching the back.
Teaching cues
- Knees track over second toes
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