Spine Mobility & Spinal Health Exercises

Improve spinal mobility, flexibility, and strength with Pilates exercises designed for a healthy spine.

41 exercises found

All Levels

Downward Dog

Inverted V position stretching entire back body.

Beginner
1 min4 muscles

Happy Baby

Hip opener in supine position.

Beginner
1 min3 muscles

Jackknife

An advanced inversion that requires strong core control. Hips lift directly to ceiling.

Advanced
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

Neck Stretches

Gentle neck mobilization and stretching.

Beginner
1 min3 muscles
Plank

Plank

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

Beginner
MatWork
1 min4 muscles

Rocking

An advanced back extension exercise where you rock forward and back while holding your ankles. Opens the chest and strengthens the entire posterior chain.

Advanced
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

Rolling Like a Ball

A playful exercise that massages the spine while developing balance and core control. Maintain a tight ball shape throughout.

Beginner
MatWork
1 min2 muscles

Roll Over

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

Advanced
MatWork
1 min3 muscles

Roll Up

A challenging abdominal exercise that develops core strength and spinal articulation. Roll up one vertebra at a time.

Intermediate
MatWork
1 min3 muscles
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