Leg & Lower Body Pilates Exercises

Strengthen and tone your legs with Pilates exercises targeting quads, hamstrings, and calves.

41 exercises found

All Levels

Roll Down with Band

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

Beginner
Props
1 min3 muscles

Roll Down with Ring

A Roll Down performed while squeezing the Magic Circle between the hands or inner thighs. The ring adds resistance that deepens the engagement of the core and inner thighs.

Intermediate
Props
1 min3 muscles

Roll Over

An advanced exercise that strengthens the core while improving spinal mobility. Legs travel overhead with control.

Advanced
MatWork
1 min3 muscles

Saw

A seated twist that combines rotation with forward flexion, stretching the back and hamstrings.

Intermediate
MatWork
1 min3 muscles

Scissors

An advanced exercise performed while balanced on the upper back with hips lifted. The legs scissor dynamically while the core maintains complete stability.

Advanced
MatWork
1 min3 muscles

Shoulder Bridge

A bridge variation with leg extensions that challenges glutes, hamstrings, and core stability.

Intermediate
MatWork
1 min3 muscles

Side Kicks - Circles

Small circles that target the outer hip while challenging 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

Side Kicks - Up Down

Part of side-lying series. Strengthens outer thigh and challenges hip mobility.

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 Kick

A prone exercise that strengthens hamstrings and glutes while challenging back extension.

Beginner
MatWork
1 min3 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
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