Core Strengthening Pilates Exercises

Build a strong, stable core with these Pilates exercises targeting abs, obliques, and deep stabilizers.

64 exercises found

All Levels

Leg Pull Front

A plank position with leg lifts that challenges full-body stability.

Intermediate
MatWork
1 min3 muscles

Long Stretch

Plank on reformer pressing carriage back and forward. Full body integration.

Advanced
Reformer
1 min4 muscles

Mermaid Stretch

Seated side stretch that opens the side body.

Beginner
MatWork
1 min3 muscles

Neck Pull

A challenging variation of Roll Up with hands behind head, requiring more core strength throughout.

Advanced
MatWork
1 min3 muscles

Open Leg Rocker

A challenging balance exercise that combines rolling with an open leg V position. Tests core control and balance.

Intermediate
MatWork
1 min3 muscles

Pike on Chair

Standing pike pressing and lifting pedal. Extreme core and shoulder challenge.

Advanced
Chair
1 min3 muscles
Plank

Plank

The fundamental full-body stability exercise. Foundation for many other exercises.

Beginner
MatWork
1 min4 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

Quadruped Hip Extension

On all fours, extending one leg back to strengthen glutes.

Beginner
MatWork
1 min3 muscles
Reverse Crunch

Reverse Crunch

Lower ab focused crunch movement.

Beginner
MatWork
1 min3 muscles

Roll Back on Cadillac

Rolling down spine while holding bar. Develops core control and spinal articulation.

Intermediate
Cadillac
1 min2 muscles

Roll Down with Band

Seated roll down with band around feet for hamstring stretch and core work.

Beginner
Props
1 min3 muscles
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