The Neck Pull

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About

This Pilates move strengthens your core and back evenly.

How to The Neck Pull

Starting Position

1. Sit with your legs stretched out and your hands behind your head.

2. Lengthen your spine.

Proper Form

1. Slowly lie down while keeping your spine elongated.

2. Gently come back up using your abdominal strength.

Breathing Technique

Inhale while going down, exhale while coming up.

Precautions

1. Do not pull your neck and lightly support with your hands.

2. Keep your abdomen engaged so that your waist does not bend first.

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The Neck Pull

About

How to The Neck Pull

Starting Position

Proper Form

Breathing Technique

Precautions

From the Community

The Neck Pull Related Reading

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The goblet squat isn't a beginner move — it fixes your squat form, then cuts blood-sugar spikes 22%

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