Core Strengthening Pilates Exercises

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

64 exercises found

All Levels

Side Bend

A side plank variation with a dip and lift that strengthens obliques.

Intermediate
MatWork
1 min3 muscles

Side Kicks - Circles

Small circles that target the outer hip while challenging stability.

Intermediate
MatWork
1 min3 muscles

Side Kick Series

A classical Pilates series performed lying on your side. Includes front/back kicks, up/down, and small circles. Strengthens the hips and challenges lateral stability.

Intermediate
MatWork
1 min3 muscles

Side Kicks - Front Back

First in the side-lying series. Challenges hip stability and strengthens outer thighs.

Intermediate
MatWork
1 min3 muscles

Single Leg Circles

Improves hip mobility and stability while challenging core control. Draw circles with one leg while keeping pelvis stable.

Beginner
MatWork
1 min4 muscles

Single Leg Stretch

First of the Series of Five. Develops coordination, core strength, and hip flexor flexibility with alternating leg movements.

Beginner
MatWork
1 min2 muscles

Single Straight Leg Stretch

Third of the Series of Five. Also called Scissors. Stretches hamstrings while maintaining core engagement.

Intermediate
MatWork
1 min3 muscles

Spine Twist

A seated rotation exercise that improves spinal mobility and stretches the obliques.

Beginner
MatWork
1 min2 muscles

Stomach Massage Series

A series targeting the abdominals while seated on the reformer.

Intermediate
Reformer
1 min3 muscles

Supine Twist

Gentle spinal rotation while lying on back.

Beginner
1 min3 muscles

Teaser

The signature advanced Pilates exercise. Balance on tailbone with arms and legs extended in V position.

Advanced
MatWork
1 min3 muscles

Teaser on Chair

Classic Teaser performed seated on chair with pedal work.

Advanced
Chair
1 min2 muscles
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