Full body Pilates workout (dumbbell only)

Get ready to tone & shape your entire body with this 5 exercise full body Pilates workout. The only equipment you need is a pair of dumbbells. Optional to add ankle weights to make it harder. I’m using 2lb bala bangles & 5lb dumbbells!

1. Curtsy lunges

Step out and back at an angle. Lightly tap your knee to the mat. Repeat 12 reps on one side and switch! Perform 3 sets.

2. Sumo squats

Place your feet a little bit wider than hip width distance. Squat down and rise through center. Repeat for 15-20 reps! Perform 3 sets.

3. Push-ups

Option to do knee push-ups as well! Repeat 6 reps going slow (2 seconds down, 2 seconds up) and 4 reps going fast. Perform 3 sets.

4. In & outs

Lay on your back bring your knees in towards your chest & out to hover off the mat. Option to make it harder by holding a weight. Repeat for 12 reps. Perform 3 sets.

5. Pilates scissors

Extend one leg to hover off the mat, extend one leg towards the ceiling. Lift your head and shoulders off the mat & grab ahold of the leg extending towards the ceiling. Switch and grab ahold of the opposite leg. Repeat for 30 total reps! Perform 3 sets.

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