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Pilates Ring Clamshell

  • Beginner
  • Hip Adductors

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Setup instructions

1) Lie on your side and place the Pilates Ring between your inner thighs.

2) Bend your knees so they're at 90 degrees. Hinge from the hips and bring your legs up.

Note: The bottom leg should always have contact with the floor.

Perform instructions

1) Lower your outer leg towards the floor.

2) Pause at the bottom and squeeze your inner thighs together. Now, reverse the movement back to the starting position.

3) Repeat.

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