Pilates Exercise Library

98+ exercises with detailed instructions and modifications

Showing 24 of 98 exercises (page 3 of 5)

Neck Pull

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

Advanced
Strength

Neck Stretches

Gentle neck mobilization and stretching.

Beginner
Recovery

Open Leg Rocker

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

Intermediate
Balance

Pigeon Pose

Deep hip opener stretching glutes and hip rotators.

Intermediate
Flexibility

Pike on Chair

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

Advanced
Strength

Plank

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

Beginner
Strength

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
Strength

Quadruped Hip Extension

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

Beginner
Strength

Reverse Crunch

Lower ab focused crunch movement.

Beginner
Strength

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
Strength

Roll Back on Cadillac

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

Intermediate
Strength

Roll Down with Band

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

Beginner
Flexibility

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
Strength

Rolling Like a Ball

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

Beginner
Balance

Roll Over

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

Advanced
Strength

Roll Up

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

Intermediate
Strength

Russian Twist

Rotational core exercise in V-sit position.

Intermediate
Strength

Saw

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

Intermediate
Flexibility

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
Strength

Seal

A playful rolling exercise that massages the spine. Traditionally ends the mat sequence.

Beginner
Recovery

Short Box - Flat

Seated on box, hinging back with flat spine. Challenges core in extension.

Intermediate
Strength

Short Box - Round

Seated on box, rolling back with rounded spine. Core and spinal articulation.

Intermediate
Strength

Short Box Series

A classical Reformer series performed sitting on the box. Includes round back, flat back, side-to-side, twist, and tree. Develops abdominal strength and spinal mobility.

Intermediate
Strength

Shoulder Bridge

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

Intermediate
Strength