Leg Circles

A traditional Pilates mat exercise, the single leg circle is one of the greatest for challenging your core strength and pelvic stability. Despite the circular movement of the leg in the hip socket, the abdominal muscles must work hard to keep the entire body under control.

A single leg circle works the quadriceps and hamstrings in addition to the core. It also aids in the maintenance of a healthy hip joint. It's a fantastic way to work your abs while adhering to the Pilates principals of centering, focus, control, precision, breath, and flow. This exercise, like most Pilates routines, involves stretching and strengthening of major muscle groups on both sides of the body, promoting balance and better overall hip function.

This exercise is simple to perform, but difficult to master. During your single-leg circles, be sure your shoulders and pelvis are level. It is more necessary to do this than to fully extend the leg or to make large circles. Your abdominal muscles receive a good workout by keeping the pelvis stable. There is no rolling or rocking allowed!