Sets: 3

Reps: 10 (5 each side)

• Sit on the mat with your knees bent. Place the pilates ball behind your low back and extend the arms in front.

• Inhale as you lower back with control.

• Exhale as you draw in the core and crunch up. Lift one leg toward the chest. Focus on lifting from the lower abs vs hip flexors.

• Inhale and lower back down.

• Exhale, draw in and switch sides.

• Perform this movement slow and controlled and keep in a small range.

Modifications:

• Place fingertips to floor for increased upper body assist.