Pilates Exercise Library
98+ exercises with detailed instructions and modifications
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Arm Circles with Band
A shoulder mobilisation exercise using a resistance band to improve range of motion and strengthen the rotator cuff muscles. Excellent for posture correction.
Barrel - Back Extension
Draping over barrel for chest opening and back extension.
Barrel - Side Stretch
Lateral stretch over barrel opening the side body.
Bicycle
An advanced classical Pilates exercise combining scissor legs with a cycling motion. Develops deep core strength, hip flexibility, and coordination.
Bird Dog
A stability exercise extending opposite arm and leg while maintaining neutral spine.
Boat Pose
V-sit balance challenging the core.
Boomerang
An advanced flowing exercise combining Roll Over, Teaser, and forward stretch.
Breathing (Cadillac)
Gentle chest expansion and breathing using push through bar.
Bridge with Ball
Bridge exercise with ball between knees for inner thigh engagement.
Butterfly Stretch
Inner thigh and hip opener.
Chest Expansion
A classical Pilates exercise that opens the chest, strengthens the upper back, and improves posture. Can be performed kneeling or standing, with or without springs.
Chest Expansion with Band
Pulling band apart to strengthen upper back and open chest.
Chest Press with Ring
Squeezing magic circle between palms for chest and arm work.
Child's Pose
Resting pose that stretches back, hips, and shoulders.
Clamshell
Side-lying exercise targeting outer hip and glute medius.
Control Balance
One of the most challenging classical mat exercises requiring total body control. Balances on the upper back while legs alternate overhead.
Corkscrew
An advanced exercise that challenges obliques with circular leg movements while keeping shoulders stable.
Crab
A challenging rolling exercise that combines the coordination of crossing the legs with a forward roll to balance on the crown of the head.
Criss Cross
Fifth and final of the Series of Five. Targets obliques with twisting motion while alternating legs.
Dead Bug
Core stability exercise with alternating arm and leg extensions while maintaining flat back.
Donkey Kicks
Glute activation on all fours.
Double Leg Kick
A prone exercise combining hamstring kicks with back extension and shoulder stretch. Full body integration.
Double Leg Stretch
Second of the Series of Five. Challenges core stability as both arms and legs extend away from center simultaneously.
Double Straight Leg Stretch
Fourth of the Series of Five. Also called Lower Lift. Intense core challenge lowering both legs together.