Pilates Upper body workout for beginners

Lean & tone your upper body with this Pilates workout. No equipment is needed & beginner modifications are provided! Train your shoulders, back, & arms with these 4 exercises ⬇️

1. Table top shoulder taps

-start in a table top

-hover your knees 2inches off the mat

-tap your right shoulder with your left hand

-switch & repeat for 20 reps

*beginner modification: high plank shoulder taps

2. Push-ups

-start in a high plank

-lower your chest to the mat

-press yourself back up to a high plank

-repeat x 8 reps

*beginner modification: push-ups on your knees!

3. Prone pull downs

-lay on your stomach

-lift your thighs and upper body off the mat

-reach your arms forward & pull them back to your side

-squeeze your back, extend your arms & repeat x 8 reps

*beginner modification: keep your thighs on the mat

4. Table top dips

-start in a reverse table top

-bend your elbows back, engaging your triceps

-tap your glutes to the mat & press back up

*beginner modification: don’t lower all the way down

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