Reformer / Pilates

Reformer exercise library

240 pre-written reformer and mat exercises with cues and spring settings — click one to open the studio with the brief filled in.

240 exercises

Footwork: Toes (Pilates V)

3 red

BeginnerFootwork

Supine on the carriage, heels together toes apart on the bar, press out to straight legs and return with control, keeping the pelvis neutral.

Footwork: Arches

3 red

BeginnerFootwork

Arches of the feet wrapped over the bar, hip-width apart, press out and bend in without letting the heels drop or the low back arch.

Footwork: Heels

3 red

BeginnerFootwork

Heels on the bar with flexed feet, press out through the back of the legs and pull in slowly, keeping the toes lifted.

Footwork: Tendon stretch

3 red

AdvancedFootwork

Legs straight with the balls of the feet on the bar, lower and lift the heels below bar level for controlled calf and ankle work.

Footwork: Prehensile

2 red

BeginnerFootwork

Toes curled around the front of the footbar, press out and in while gripping actively through the whole foot.

Footwork: Single-leg toes

1 red 1 blue

BeginnerFootwork

One foot on the bar in Pilates V, the other knee at tabletop, press out and in keeping the hips completely level.

Footwork: Single-leg heel

1 red 1 blue

BeginnerFootwork

One flexed heel on the bar, opposite leg at tabletop, press to straight and resist the return without twisting the pelvis.

Footwork: Wide second position

3 red

BeginnerFootwork

Feet wide on the corners of the bar, turned out, press out and in tracking the knees over the second toes.

Footwork: Calf raises

2 red

BeginnerFootwork

Legs straight, press the carriage out and pulse the heels up and down for calf endurance with a still pelvis.

Footwork: Pilates V pulses

3 red

BeginnerFootwork

Small fast pulses at the end range of the press to fatigue the quads and glutes while keeping the ribs down.

Footwork: Heel beats

2 red

BeginnerFootwork

Legs straight and turned out, beat the heels together rapidly while holding the carriage steady out from the stopper.

Footwork: Tempo 3-1-3

3 red

BeginnerFootwork

Slow three-count press out, one-count hold, three-count return to build control and eccentric strength.

Frog

2 red

MediumFeet in straps

Feet in straps in Pilates V, heels together, extend the legs to a 45-degree line and fold back to a deep frog without moving the pelvis.

Leg circles

1 red 1 blue

MediumFeet in straps

Legs long in the straps, circle outward and together, keeping the low back quiet and the circles even in size.

Reverse leg circles

1 red 1 blue

MediumFeet in straps

Same shape circled inward, opening from the hip joint while the ribcage stays anchored.

Openings (short spine prep)

2 red

AdvancedFeet in straps

Legs vertical, open to shoulder width and squeeze back together using the inner thighs, not the ankles.

Long spine massage

2 red

AdvancedFeet in straps

From legs vertical, roll the hips up to a shoulder bridge, open the legs and roll down one vertebra at a time.

Short spine massage

2 red

AdvancedFeet in straps

Fold at the hips, roll the pelvis overhead, bend the knees to the ears and melt the spine down while the carriage stays home.

Frog to extension

2 red

MediumFeet in straps

Bend to frog, extend the legs low, then lift back to vertical, drawing a triangle with control.

Bicycle in straps

1 red 1 blue

MediumFeet in straps

Alternate legs in a slow cycling pattern, keeping the pelvis level and the straps under even tension.

Scissors in straps

1 red 1 blue

MediumFeet in straps

Split the legs front and back with straight knees, switching smoothly without rocking the pelvis.

Hip rolls with straps

2 red

MediumFeet in straps

Legs in tabletop in the straps, roll the pelvis up and down slowly using the hamstrings and deep abdominals.

Adductor squeeze

1 red

MediumFeet in straps

Legs vertical, press the inner thighs together against light strap resistance and release slowly.

Single-leg circles in strap

1 blue

MediumFeet in straps

One foot in the strap, other leg long on the carriage, circle the working leg with a stable pelvis.

Single-leg hamstring curl

1 blue

MediumFeet in straps

One foot in the strap, bend and straighten the knee against the spring to isolate the hamstring.

Turned-out frog pulses

2 red

MediumFeet in straps

Hold the mid-range of frog and pulse to fatigue the adductors and deep hip rotators.

Straight-leg lower and lift

1 red

MediumFeet in straps

Legs together and long, lower to the limit of pelvic control and lift back to vertical.

Corkscrew in straps

2 red

UltraFeet in straps

Legs vertical and together, spiral the hips to one side, circle down and around, and return to center.

Hundred prep

1 red

BeginnerAbdominals

Head and shoulders lifted, arms in the straps pressed long by the hips, hold the curl and breathe wide.

The hundred

1 red

BeginnerAbdominals

Legs at tabletop or long, arms pumping small and fast in the straps for five counts in and five out.

Coordination

1 red

MediumAbdominals

Curl up with arms pressed long, open and close the legs, then fold in — all on one exhale.

Chest lift with straps

1 blue

MediumAbdominals

Curl the upper body while drawing the straps toward the hips, deepening the abdominal connection.

Oblique curl with straps

1 blue

MediumAbdominals

Curl and rotate toward one hand, keeping both hips heavy and the elbows wide.

Roll-up on the reformer

1 blue

MediumAbdominals

Holding the straps, articulate up to sitting and roll back down through every vertebra.

Teaser with straps

1 red

AdvancedAbdominals

Legs at a 45-degree line, roll up to a V-shape holding the straps and lower with total control.

Criss-cross on carriage

0

AdvancedAbdominals

Hands behind the head, curl up and rotate elbow toward opposite knee with a slow rhythmic switch.

Double-leg stretch on carriage

0

BeginnerAbdominals

Curled up, extend arms and legs in opposition and circle back to a tight ball.

Frog and reach

1 red

MediumAbdominals

Head lifted, feet in straps, press to a long diagonal line and fold back, keeping the curl steady.

Rollover in straps

2 red

MediumAbdominals

Legs overhead in the straps, open, flex and roll down slowly through the spine.

Corkscrew advanced

2 red

UltraAbdominals

From a high rollover, spiral down one side and up the other with the shoulders anchored.

Arm circles supine

1 blue

MediumArms supine

Lying flat with straps in hand, circle the arms open and around, keeping the shoulder blades wide.

Arms: Extension (arm press)

1 blue

MediumArms supine

Press the straps from overhead to the hips with straight arms, ribs knitted down.

Arms: Triceps press

1 blue

MediumArms supine

Elbows fixed and pointing up, straighten the arms to press the straps toward the hips.

Arms: Chest expansion supine

1 blue

MediumArms supine

Arms long by the sides, press back into the springs and hold, breathing wide across the collarbones.

Arms: Fly supine

1 blue

MediumArms supine

Arms wide with soft elbows, close them over the chest and open slowly against the spring.

Arms: Overhead pullover

1 blue

AdvancedArms supine

Straight arms sweep from overhead to the hips and back, keeping the ribcage anchored on the carriage.

Arms: Serve a tray

1 yellow

MediumArms supine

Elbows at the ribs, rotate the forearms outward against the strap to train the rotator cuff.

Arms: Single-arm press

1 blue

MediumArms supine

One strap at a time, press long while resisting rotation through the torso.

Arms: Bicep curl supine

1 blue

MediumArms supine

Elbows fixed by the sides, curl the straps toward the shoulders and lower slowly.

Arms: Angel wings

1 yellow

MediumArms supine

Arms sweep in a wide arc from hips to overhead along the carriage, opening the chest.

Kneeling arm circles

1 blue

MediumKneeling

Upright on the knees facing the back, circle the straps with a tall spine and stacked pelvis.

Kneeling chest expansion

1 red

MediumKneeling

Kneeling tall, press the straps behind you, turn the head side to side and return to center.

Kneeling bicep curls

1 blue

MediumKneeling

Elbows at shoulder height, curl the straps in and out while resisting carriage movement.

Kneeling hug a tree

1 blue

MediumKneeling

Arms wide at shoulder height, close them in a big hug and open with control, keeping the ribs closed.

Kneeling salute

1 blue

MediumKneeling

Hands by the forehead, extend the arms forward on a diagonal and bend back with steady shoulders.

Kneeling side arm series

1 blue

MediumKneeling

Kneeling sideways to the risers, press and lift the outside arm through several planes.

Kneeling lunge stretch

1 red

BeginnerKneeling

Back knee on the carriage, front foot on the platform, slide the carriage out for a deep hip flexor stretch.

Kneeling back extension

1 blue

MediumKneeling

Kneeling tall with the straps, hinge back on a long diagonal and return using the back of the body.

Kneeling thigh stretch

1 red

BeginnerKneeling

Straps in hand, hinge the whole body back from the knees in one line, then pull up through the quads.

Kneeling side bend with strap

1 blue

MediumKneeling

One hand in the strap overhead, arc sideways over the carriage and return with an even waist.

Kneeling rotation press

1 blue

MediumKneeling

Kneeling tall, press one strap forward and rotate the ribcage, keeping the hips square.

Kneeling stomach massage prep

2 red

AdvancedKneeling

Kneeling on the carriage with hands on the bar, press out and in for shoulder and core stability.

Long stretch

2 red

BeginnerPlank

Plank with hands on the footbar and feet on the headrest, glide the carriage out and back in one straight line.

Down stretch

2 red

BeginnerPlank

Kneeling with hands on the bar and thighs pressed forward, arc the chest open and press the carriage back.

Up stretch

2 red

BeginnerPlank

Pike position with hands on the bar, press the carriage out to plank and pull back up to a high V.

Elephant

2 red

MediumPlank

Standing on the carriage with hands on the bar and flat feet, scoop the belly and push the carriage back and in.

Long back stretch

2 red

BeginnerPlank

Facing away with hands on the bar, dip and lift the body in a controlled reverse-plank circle.

Knee stretch: Round back

2 red

BeginnerPlank

Kneeling with hands on the bar and a C-curve spine, press the carriage back and pull in with the abdominals.

Knee stretch: Flat back

2 red

BeginnerPlank

Same position with a neutral spine, using the hip extensors to drive the carriage.

Knee stretch: Knees off

2 red

BeginnerPlank

Knees hovering off the carriage, small powerful pushes with the spine unmoving.

Plank leg pull front

1 red

AdvancedPlank

Plank with feet on the carriage, lift one leg and press the carriage out without dropping the hips.

Pike (knees off)

1 red

AdvancedPlank

Feet on the carriage, hands on the platform, pike the hips high and lower back to plank.

Mountain climbers

1 blue

AdvancedPlank

Hands on the platform, alternate driving each knee in as the carriage slides.

Plank knee tucks

1 red

MediumPlank

Feet on the carriage in plank, draw both knees under the chest and press back out.

Plank oblique tucks

1 red

MediumPlank

From plank, pull the knees in on a diagonal toward one elbow, alternating sides.

Bear crawl hold

1 red

MediumPlank

Hands on the platform, knees hovered over the carriage, press out and in a few inches with a locked torso.

Reverse plank carriage slide

1 red

MediumPlank

Facing up with heels on the carriage and hands on the platform, slide out and in with lifted hips.

Plank to pike single leg

1 red

UltraPlank

One foot on the carriage, pike the hips up and lower to plank, keeping the shoulders over the wrists.

Short box: Round back

1 red

MediumShort box

Seated on the box with feet under the strap, roll the pelvis back in a C-curve and return.

Short box: Flat back

1 red

MediumShort box

Hinge back with a long neutral spine and arms overhead, then lift upright with the back extensors.

Short box: Side bend (mermaid)

1 red

MediumShort box

Arms overhead, arc laterally over the box and return through the center with even waist length.

Short box: Twist

1 red

UltraShort box

Rotate the ribcage over the pelvis with arms wide, keeping the hips anchored.

Short box: Twist and reach back

1 red

UltraShort box

Rotate first, then hinge back on the diagonal and return with control.

Short box: Tree

1 red

MediumShort box

One leg extended and climbing the leg with the hands, then rolling down and back up along the box.

Short box: Climb a tree

1 red

MediumShort box

Progressive walk of the hands up an extended leg while articulating the spine back over the box.

Short box: Around the world

1 red

MediumShort box

Combine the side bend and twist into a continuous circular movement of the torso.

Short box: Overhead press

1 blue

AdvancedShort box

Seated tall with straps, press the arms overhead and lower with the ribs down.

Short box: Shave the head

1 blue

MediumShort box

Hands together behind the head, extend the arms up on a diagonal and bend back down.

Short box: Hug a tree seated

1 blue

MediumShort box

Arms open wide at shoulder height, close and open against the spring while sitting tall.

Short box: Teaser on box

1 red

AdvancedShort box

Hinge back and float the legs to a V-shape, holding and lowering with control.

Long box: Pulling straps

1 blue

MediumLong box

Prone on the box holding the straps, pull the arms back along the sides and lift the chest.

Long box: T-pull

1 blue

MediumLong box

Arms wide in a T, pull them back and down while keeping the neck long.

Long box: Backstroke

1 blue

MediumLong box

Supine on the box, sweep the arms and legs open and together in a wide swimming pattern.

Long box: Teaser on long box

1 blue

AdvancedLong box

Supine, roll up to a teaser holding the straps and lower slowly through the spine.

Long box: Breaststroke

1 blue

MediumLong box

Prone, circle the arms from front to sides while lifting the chest into extension.

Long box: Swan

1 red

MediumLong box

Prone with hands on the footbar, press the carriage away and lift into a long back extension.

Long box: Swimming

1 blue

AdvancedLong box

Prone with opposite arm and leg lifting in a small quick alternating rhythm.

Long box: Horseback

1 blue

AdvancedLong box

Straddle the box holding the straps, hinge back and press the arms in a series while gripping with the inner thighs.

Long box: Prone hamstring curl

1 blue

MediumLong box

Prone with feet in the straps, curl the heels toward the seat and lengthen back out.

Long box: Grasshopper

1 red

MediumLong box

Prone with feet in straps, bend the knees wide and beat the heels together in extension.

Long box: Rowing front

1 blue

MediumLong box

Seated on the long box facing the footbar, row the straps forward and open the arms wide.

Long box: Rowing back

1 blue

MediumLong box

Seated facing the risers, hinge and pull the straps back in a full rowing sequence.

Long box: Side-lying arm press

1 blue

MediumLong box

Side-lying on the box, press the top-arm strap open and close with a steady torso.

Long box: Side over

1 red

MediumLong box

Side-lying with the hips at the edge, lower the torso over the box and lift with the obliques.

Long box: Prone chest expansion

1 blue

MediumLong box

Prone, press the straps back past the hips and hold, opening the front of the shoulders.

Side-lying leg press

1 red

MediumSide-lying

Side-lying on the carriage with the top foot on the bar, press out and in keeping the waist lifted.

Side-lying inner thigh press

1 blue

MediumSide-lying

Bottom leg on the bar, press the carriage using the inner thigh with a stacked pelvis.

Side-lying leg circles

1 blue

MediumSide-lying

Top leg in the strap, circle from the hip while the ribcage stays quiet.

Side splits

1 red

MediumStanding

One foot on the platform and one on the carriage, open and close the legs with the inner thighs.

Front splits

1 red

MediumStanding

Front foot on the platform, back foot on the carriage, slide out to a long lunge and pull back in.

Russian splits

1 red

AdvancedStanding

Facing forward in a split stance, slide the carriage back with a tall upright torso.

Skater

1 red

MediumStanding

One foot on the platform, the other knee on the carriage, press out laterally through the glute.

Standing lunge

1 red

MediumStanding

Back foot on the carriage, front foot on the floor, slide back into a lunge and pull in.

Standing hip opener

1 blue

MediumStanding

Standing beside the reformer with one foot on the carriage, press the leg out to the side and return.

Standing calf press

2 red

MediumStanding

Standing on the platform with the balls of the feet, press the carriage with the other foot for calf strength.

Standing arm series

1 blue

MediumStanding

Standing at the back of the reformer holding the straps, press, pull and circle the arms.

Standing chest expansion

1 blue

MediumStanding

Standing tall with straps by the sides, press back and hold, lengthening through the spine.

Standing rotation press

1 blue

MediumStanding

Standing in a split stance with one strap, press forward and rotate through the ribcage.

Standing hamstring stretch

1 blue

BeginnerStanding

Foot on the footbar with a long spine, hinge forward for a controlled hamstring lengthening.

Stomach massage: Round

2 red

AdvancedStomach massage

Seated on the carriage with feet on the bar and a C-curve, press out and in with the hands behind the hips.

Stomach massage: Flat back

2 red

AdvancedStomach massage

Same footwork with a tall neutral spine and arms reaching back, lifting through the chest.

Stomach massage: Reaching

2 red

AdvancedStomach massage

Arms reaching forward or wide as the carriage presses out, adding shoulder and back challenge.

Stomach massage: Twist

2 red

UltraStomach massage

Press out and rotate the torso to one side, keeping both sit bones grounded.

Seated mermaid on carriage

1 blue

MediumSeated

Sitting in a Z-position with one hand on the bar, arc sideways and press the carriage out.

Seated spine twist

1 blue

UltraSeated

Seated tall holding a strap, rotate the ribcage and return with a still pelvis.

Seated saw

1 blue

AdvancedSeated

Legs wide, rotate and reach one hand past the opposite foot, then roll up through the spine.

Seated lat pull

1 blue

MediumSeated

Facing the risers, pull the straps down and back to engage the lats with a lifted chest.

Seated row: Wide

1 blue

MediumSeated

Elbows wide at shoulder height, pull the straps back and release slowly.

Seated row: Narrow

1 blue

MediumSeated

Elbows close to the ribs, pull straight back and lengthen out with tall posture.

Seated hug a tree

1 blue

MediumSeated

Facing away from the risers, close the arms in a wide circle in front of the chest.

Seated triceps extension

1 blue

MediumSeated

Arms overhead holding the straps, bend and straighten the elbows without moving the ribs.

Jumpboard: Two-foot jumps

2 red

AdvancedJumpboard

Supine with feet on the jumpboard, push off and land softly toe-ball-heel with a neutral pelvis.

Jumpboard: Single-leg jumps

1 red 1 blue

AdvancedJumpboard

One-leg take-offs and landings, absorbing through the whole foot and controlling the knee line.

Jumpboard: Wide second jumps

2 red

AdvancedJumpboard

Feet wide and turned out, jump and land with the knees tracking over the toes.

Jumpboard: Scissor jumps

2 red

AdvancedJumpboard

Split the legs mid-air and switch, landing lightly with a stable torso.

Jumpboard: Ski jumps

2 red

AdvancedJumpboard

Legs together, jump side to side across the board with an anchored pelvis.

Jumpboard: Tuck jumps

2 red

AdvancedJumpboard

Push off and draw both knees to the chest before landing softly.

Jumpboard: Prone jumping

1 red

AdvancedJumpboard

Prone on the carriage with hands on the board, press and rebound for upper-body power.

Jumpboard: Side-lying jumps

1 red

AdvancedJumpboard

Side-lying with the top foot pushing off the board, training lateral hip power.

Jumpboard: Heel-toe jumps

2 red

AdvancedJumpboard

Alternate landing on toes and heels for foot articulation and ankle control.

Jumpboard: Sprint intervals

2 red

AdvancedJumpboard

Fast alternating single-leg jumps for a short cardio burst with a still spine.

Snake

1 red

UltraAdvanced

Hands on the bar and feet on the carriage sideways, spiral the body out and in through a long twist.

Twist

1 red

UltraAdvanced

The mirrored version of snake, arcing the spine into extension as the carriage travels.

Control balance

1 red

UltraAdvanced

Shoulders on the carriage with feet in straps, split the legs overhead and hold with control.

Star (side plank on carriage)

1 red

UltraAdvanced

Side plank with the bottom hand on the platform and feet on the carriage, press out and in.

Semi-circle

2 red

AdvancedAdvanced

Feet on the bar and hands on the shoulder rests, arc the pelvis under and over as the carriage moves.

Tendon stretch (advanced)

2 red

AdvancedAdvanced

Seated with hands on the shoulder rests and feet on the bar, lift the seat and press the carriage out.

Balance control back

1 red

AdvancedAdvanced

Reverse plank with feet on the bar, lift one leg high and press the carriage away.

Russian squats

2 red

AdvancedAdvanced

Standing on the carriage with the back to the bar, sink into a squat while the carriage travels.

High frog with obliques

2 red

MediumAdvanced

Feet in straps in a high frog, add a small pelvic rotation each repetition.

Long spine to short spine flow

2 red

AdvancedAdvanced

Chain the two inversions into one continuous sequence with smooth spinal articulation.

Teaser to overhead

1 red

AdvancedAdvanced

From a teaser, roll back and take the legs overhead, then return to the V-shape.

Pike to handstand prep

1 red

AdvancedAdvanced

Hands on the platform, feet on the carriage, pike as high as possible and hold the shoulder stack.

Hamstring stretch in strap

1 blue

BeginnerMobility

One foot in the strap, lengthen the leg toward the ceiling and gently draw it closer.

Hip flexor stretch on carriage

1 red

BeginnerMobility

Kneeling lunge with the back knee on the carriage, slide out and breathe into the front of the hip.

Figure-four stretch

1 blue

BeginnerMobility

Ankle crossed over the opposite knee with the foot in the strap, drawing the legs in for glute release.

Adductor stretch in straps

1 blue

BeginnerMobility

Legs wide in the straps, let gravity open the inner thighs and pull back together slowly.

Spine twist supine

0

UltraMobility

Knees dropping side to side on the carriage with the shoulders anchored, breathing into the ribs.

Cat-cow on the carriage

1 red

BeginnerMobility

Hands on the bar and knees on the carriage, arch and round the spine with the breath.

Mermaid stretch on carriage

1 blue

BeginnerMobility

Z-sit with one hand on the bar, side bend to open the waist and shoulder.

Chest opener over the box

0

BeginnerMobility

Supine over the box, arms open wide to release the chest and front of the shoulders.

Standing forward fold on carriage

2 red

MediumMobility

Feet on the carriage and hands on the bar, hinge forward to lengthen the whole back line.

Roll-down finish

0

BeginnerMobility

Standing at the end of the reformer, roll down through the spine and stack back up to close the session.

Lateral breathing

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BeginnerMat: Warm-up & breathing

Supine with knees bent, hands on the ribs, breathe wide into the sides of the ribcage without lifting the chest.

Pelvic clocks

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BeginnerMat: Warm-up & breathing

Small pelvic tilts through twelve, three, six and nine o'clock to mobilise the lumbar spine and find neutral.

Imprint and release

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BeginnerMat: Warm-up & breathing

Alternate between neutral pelvis and gentle imprint, moving only from the deep abdominals.

Knee sways

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BeginnerMat: Warm-up & breathing

Knees bent and together, sway them side to side within a pain-free range to warm the spine.

Shoulder shrugs and slides

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BeginnerMat: Warm-up & breathing

Lift, glide back and lower the shoulder blades to organise the scapulae before loading the arms.

Head nods

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BeginnerMat: Warm-up & breathing

Small nods of the chin to wake the deep neck flexors before any curl-up work.

Arm arcs overhead

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AdvancedMat: Warm-up & breathing

Float the arms overhead and back while keeping the ribs heavy on the mat.

Cat-cow on all fours

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BeginnerMat: Warm-up & breathing

Move sequentially between flexion and extension, initiating from the tailbone.

Thread the needle

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BeginnerMat: Warm-up & breathing

From all fours, slide one arm under the body to rotate the upper back, keeping the hips square.

Child's pose reach

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BeginnerMat: Warm-up & breathing

Sit back to the heels and walk the hands forward to lengthen the lats and low back.

The Hundred

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BeginnerMat: Abdominals

Head and shoulders curled up, legs at tabletop or 45 degrees, pump the arms for five breaths in and five out.

Roll-up

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MediumMat: Abdominals

Slow articulated roll from lying to sitting and back, one vertebra at a time with straight legs.

Half roll-back

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BeginnerMat: Abdominals

Seated tall, curl the pelvis back to a C-curve and return without gripping the hip flexors.

Single-leg stretch

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BeginnerMat: Abdominals

Curled up, draw one knee in and switch legs, keeping the pelvis stable and the ribs knitted.

Double-leg stretch

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BeginnerMat: Abdominals

Reach arms and legs long on the inhale, circle them back to the knees on the exhale.

Scissors

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MediumMat: Abdominals

Curled up, switch straight legs in a controlled scissor with a double pulse at the top.

Lower lift

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MediumMat: Abdominals

Legs straight to the ceiling, lower as far as the pelvis stays still and lift back with the deep abdominals.

Criss-cross

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AdvancedMat: Abdominals

Rotate the ribcage towards the opposite knee, elbows wide, holding each rotation for a beat.

Toe taps (dead bug)

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BeginnerMat: Abdominals

Tabletop legs, tap one toe to the mat at a time without letting the back arch.

Roll-over

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UltraMat: Abdominals

Legs overhead from a 90-degree hold, open and roll down through the spine with total control.

Teaser prep

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AdvancedMat: Abdominals

Roll back and up to a V-shape with the feet grounded, building towards a full teaser.

Full teaser

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UltraMat: Abdominals

Balance on the sit bones with legs and arms extended in a long V, then roll down bone by bone.

Boomerang

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UltraMat: Abdominals

Combination of roll-over and teaser with a leg switch, flowing from one shape to the next.

Corkscrew

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UltraMat: Abdominals

Legs together vertical, circle them around and lift the hips slightly to each side.

Jack knife

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UltraMat: Abdominals

From the roll-over, extend the legs to the ceiling and lower the spine down with precision.

Plank to pike

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UltraMat: Abdominals

From a strong plank, pike the hips high using the abdominals, then lower back to plank.

Hollow-body hold

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AdvancedMat: Abdominals

Low back pressed into the mat, arms and legs long, hold the banana shape and breathe.

Spine stretch forward

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BeginnerMat: Spine & rotation

Seated tall with legs wide, curl forward over the legs and restack the spine.

Spine twist

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UltraMat: Spine & rotation

Sit tall and rotate with two small pulses per side, growing taller through the crown.

Saw

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AdvancedMat: Spine & rotation

Legs wide, rotate and reach the little finger past the opposite foot, then roll up through the spine.

Mermaid side bend

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MediumMat: Spine & rotation

Seated in a Z-sit, reach one arm overhead into a long side bend without collapsing the ribs.

Open leg rocker

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AdvancedMat: Spine & rotation

Balance on the sit bones holding the ankles, roll back to the shoulders and up again.

Rolling like a ball

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BeginnerMat: Spine & rotation

Compact C-curve, roll back and up without using momentum from the head.

Seal

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BeginnerMat: Spine & rotation

Same rolling shape with the hands inside the ankles and three claps of the feet at each end.

Neck pull

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AdvancedMat: Spine & rotation

Hands behind the head, roll up over straight legs and hinge back tall before rolling down.

Supine spinal twist

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UltraMat: Spine & rotation

Knees together drop to one side while the opposite shoulder stays anchored.

Sitting side reach

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MediumMat: Spine & rotation

Legs crossed, reach overhead and side to lengthen the waist and open the ribs.

Side leg lifts

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MediumMat: Side-lying

Lying on one side in a long line, lift and lower the top leg with the pelvis absolutely still.

Side leg kicks front and back

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MediumMat: Side-lying

Top leg at hip height, swing it forward with a double pulse and reach it back with a long spine.

Side leg circles

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MediumMat: Side-lying

Small controlled circles with the top leg, equal in size in both directions.

Bicycle side-lying

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MediumMat: Side-lying

Cycle the top leg forward and back in a large controlled circle with a bent-knee transition.

Inner thigh lifts

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MediumMat: Side-lying

Top leg crossed in front, lift the bottom leg from the inner thigh.

Clam

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BeginnerMat: Side-lying

Knees bent and stacked, open the top knee while keeping the feet together and the pelvis quiet.

Side plank on the knee

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AdvancedMat: Side-lying

Support on forearm and lower knee, lift the hips to a straight diagonal line.

Full side plank with leg lift

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UltraMat: Side-lying

Straight-arm side plank with the top leg lifting slowly and lowering with control.

Side kneeling star

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UltraMat: Side-lying

Kneeling side plank with the top arm and leg reaching long in opposition.

Side-lying hot potato

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MediumMat: Side-lying

Tap the top toe front and back of the bottom foot, then hold and pulse the leg high.

Swan prep

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MediumMat: Prone & back extension

Prone, hands under the shoulders, lift the chest into a long extension without crunching the neck.

Full swan dive

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UltraMat: Prone & back extension

Rock forward and back in extension with the arms reaching long overhead.

Single-leg kick

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MediumMat: Prone & back extension

Prone on the forearms, kick one heel to the seat with a double pulse.

Double-leg kick

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AdvancedMat: Prone & back extension

Hands clasped on the low back, kick both heels three times then extend the chest.

Swimming

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AdvancedMat: Prone & back extension

Prone, lift opposite arm and leg and flutter them quickly while the abdominals stay lifted.

Breaststroke

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MediumMat: Prone & back extension

Prone, sweep the arms wide and back while lifting the chest, then reach them forward again.

Dart

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BeginnerMat: Prone & back extension

Arms alongside the body, lift the chest and hands as the shoulder blades slide down.

Rest and reach (quadruped)

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MediumMat: Prone & back extension

On all fours, extend opposite arm and leg to a straight line without twisting.

Leg pull front

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AdvancedMat: Prone & back extension

Plank position, lift one leg at a time while the hips stay level.

Leg pull back

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AdvancedMat: Prone & back extension

Reverse plank, lift one leg at a time keeping the chest open and the hips high.

Shoulder bridge

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BeginnerMat: Prone & back extension

Roll the pelvis up to a bridge, hold with the hips level, then roll down articulating the spine.

Single-leg bridge

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AdvancedMat: Prone & back extension

Bridge with one leg extended, keeping the pelvis square as you lower and lift.

Standing roll-down

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BeginnerMat: Standing & balance

Roll down through the spine and back up, letting the head lead and the knees stay soft.

Standing footwork rises

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BeginnerMat: Standing & balance

Heels together toes apart, rise on the balls of the feet and lower slowly.

Standing single-leg balance

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AdvancedMat: Standing & balance

Balance on one leg with the other at tabletop, hold and add small arm reaches.

Standing leg circles

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MediumMat: Standing & balance

Balancing on one leg, circle the free leg from the hip with a stable pelvis.

Squat to relevé

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MediumMat: Standing & balance

Small squat with the spine tall, then rise to the toes as you straighten.

Standing side bend

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MediumMat: Standing & balance

Feet hip-width, reach overhead into a long side bend and return through centre.

Curtsy lunge with reach

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MediumMat: Standing & balance

Step back and across into a curtsy lunge with an opposite arm reach for balance.

Standing pelvic tilts

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BeginnerMat: Standing & balance

Small tilts of the pelvis in standing to link Pilates control to upright posture.

Magic circle inner thigh squeeze

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MediumMat: Small props (band, ball, ring)

Supine with the ring between the knees, squeeze and release with a steady exhale.

Magic circle chest press

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MediumMat: Small props (band, ball, ring)

Ring between the palms, press and release while keeping the shoulders down.

Small ball bridge

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BeginnerMat: Small props (band, ball, ring)

Ball between the knees, bridge up while maintaining a constant gentle squeeze.

Small ball roll-back

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MediumMat: Small props (band, ball, ring)

Seated, hold the ball forward and curl back into a C-curve, then restack.

Band pull-apart

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BeginnerMat: Small props (band, ball, ring)

Hold a band shoulder-width and open the arms wide, squeezing the mid-back.

Band leg press supine

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MediumMat: Small props (band, ball, ring)

Band around the feet, press the legs long and resist the return, like feet in straps.

Band standing row

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MediumMat: Small props (band, ball, ring)

Band anchored ahead, pull the elbows back with a tall spine and quiet shoulders.

Foam roller spine release

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BeginnerMat: Small props (band, ball, ring)

Lying long on the roller, open the arms wide to release the chest and thoracic spine.

Foam roller balance dead bug

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AdvancedMat: Small props (band, ball, ring)

Balance on the roller and lower opposite arm and leg with total control.

Overball neck support curl-up

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BeginnerMat: Small props (band, ball, ring)

Ball behind the head to support the neck during curl-up and hundred variations.