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Chest & Pectoral Pilates Exercises

Open and strengthen your chest with Pilates exercises for improved posture and upper body strength.

8 exercises found

All Levels

Barrel - Back Extension

Draping over barrel for chest opening and back extension.

Intermediate
Barrels
1 min3 muscles

Breathing (Cadillac)

Gentle chest expansion and breathing using push through bar.

Beginner
Cadillac
1 min3 muscles

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.

Beginner
Props
1 min3 muscles

Chest Expansion with Band

Pulling band apart to strengthen upper back and open chest.

Beginner
Props
1 min3 muscles

Chest Press with Ring

Squeezing magic circle between palms for chest and arm work.

Beginner
Props
1 min3 muscles

Push Up

The Pilates Push Up integrates a standing roll-down, a walk-out to plank, push-ups, and a walk-back to standing. It is a full-body exercise emphasising control and spinal articulation.

Intermediate
MatWork
1 min3 muscles

Supine Twist

Gentle spinal rotation while lying on back.

Beginner
1 min3 muscles

Thread the Needle

Gentle twist that opens thoracic spine and stretches shoulders.

Beginner
1 min3 muscles

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