“I think I’m getting stronger.”
“How can you tell?”
“I’m not getting that sharp pain in my back anymore when I pick up my son. Also, I didn't hate the side plank in class today!”
This conversation happened recently after an Active Alignment mat class.
Lately, I’ve been getting more requests about building strength from in-person students and online Pilates Tonic Alignment Studio members.
So, side planks are one of the strength exercises we’ve been doing more in class.
In the last video, Build Strength and Dissolve Pain With an Aligned Side Plank, we looked at alignment points in side planks.
Today, you’ll learn a side plank variation that dials in the strength of your deep shoulder muscles, A.K.A. rotator cuff muscles.
It’s a minor adjustment that yields huge results for your shoulders and upper body.
After you check it out, I’d love to know how it went. You can tell me in the comments below.
With upper body strength,
Sydney
P.S. The adjustment in this exercise is just one example of how focusing on your alignment can radically enhance your results.
Want to learn more but can't make it in person? Don’t let that stop you.
You can live stream the Active Alignment classes on Zoom when you're a Pilates Tonic Alignment Studio member. You also get access to the class replays to watch at your convenience.
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