7 Pilates Leg Exercises For Beautiful Legs
No doubt about it: Pilates exercises offer incredible benefits for the core. But when it comes to the best leg exercises, Pilates can also provide a major boost, according to Andrea Rogers, founder of Xtend Barre and XB Pilates. Best of all, the practice uses compound moves, so you’ll feel those Pilates “leg” exercises working other areas of your body, too. Pilates can help improve posture, lift your rear, and build strength from head to toe, she says. “Even when you’re doing moves that are focused on the lower body, you’re building strength, mobility, and functionality in the body as a whole.” Here are seven of her favorite Pilates leg exercises. At home, work your way through these moves if you’re considering giving the XB Pilates program a try. Engage your core on this one, and it will make your legs fire up more, Rogers says. Lie on your left side with your shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles in one straight line. Rest your left forearm on the floor and use the strength of your arm to keep your torso lifted off the floor. (If you feel unstable, bend the knee of...
