Pilates trainers agree that it’s totally possible to replicate equipment moves on your mat.

Here are 7 Pilates Reformer on the mat exercises to try.

Keep scrolling for some to try in your own at-home Pilates workout.

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How to mimic the Pilates Reformer on the mat

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James is a fan of this one, too, noting that it strengthens the lats and back muscles.

Try eight to 10 reps.

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Leg pull down

This exercise, when done on a Reformer, shifts your weight into different positions.

Shift your weight backward, then shift it forward, doing 30 seconds on each leg.

Bend your knees and lower your arm as you return to starting position.

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Maintain length in your torso and do 10 reps on each side.

Overhead

James likes this exercise for strengthening the abdominals.

On your back, lift your legs and your arms up to the ceiling.

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When your hips reach the ground, your arms float up.

Youll also feel this in your shoulders as you hold yourself up to crunch in.

Place your hands on your mat from a kneeling position.

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Tuck your toes and lift your knees so that theyre hovering off of the mat.

Your back should be in a C curve position.

Use your abdominals to pull your knees forward towards your nose, then lengthen as you push them back.

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Squeeze your stomach and tuck your tailbone as you pull your knees in and lengthen them away.

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