Pilates and Conditioning for Athletes by Amy Lademann

Author:Amy Lademann
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: Human Kinetics, Inc.

REPETITION

Repeat six to eight times.

CRISSCROSS OBLIQUE

Crisscross is the ultimate oblique exercise and, when executed correctly, is challenging. It should feel smooth as you cross from one side to the other without allowing your hips or pelvis to shift or hike. Unlike the old-fashioned bicycle exercise, which many people perform with rapid speed and limited precision, the crisscross is fluid, controlled, and precise.

TECHNIQUE

Begin in a supine position, with the upper body in the chest-lift position, legs in tabletop, feet pointed, elbows bent, and head cradled in the hands (a).

Exhale and deeply engage the abdominals while straightening one leg and rotating the trunk toward the opposite knee (b).

Inhale while moving the trunk back to center, bringing the body back to the starting position.

Exhale to switch legs, rotating the trunk to the opposite side.

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