Invented by J.H. Pilates, originally its purpose was to be a multi functional piece for home use. It doubles as a chair for your living room and can be turned around to use for hundreds of exercises.
It is a strength based apparatus which focuses more so on the core muscles for functional strength and movement.
It helps to strengthen the postural muscles in the upright position and with over 200 exercises can work on full body integration.
The pike:
An advanced exercise that demonstrates global and core strength. To achieve this movement, shoulder girdle stability and the use of the Pilates breath is imperative in order to achieve the perfect spinal articulation.
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