The move: Single leg stretch

Works on: Great for the abdominals

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To do the Single Leg Stretch, first bring the right knee into your chest and lift the left leg to a 45-degree angle, as demonstrated here by trainer Mari Winsor.
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Here Winsor demonstrates the Single Leg Stretch with the legs reversed, bringing the left knee in and raising the right left 45 degrees.
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Setup: Lie flat on your back and bring your right knee into your chest. Take your right arm and place it on the ankle of your raised leg. Take your left arm and place it on the inside of the knee. Raise your left leg to a 45-degree angle.

Step 1: Lift up your head and shoulders and tug your bent leg twice.

Step 2: Switch legs and repeat.

Repetitions: Do this exercise 10 times.

Certified trainer, Mari Winsor began developing her innovative workout nearly 20 years ago and opened her first Pilates studio in 1990 in Los Angeles. She has co-written several books, and her series of Winsor Pilates DVDs have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide.

— Los Angeles Daily News