The best Pilates core exercises

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To perform the move, start lying on your back with your hands up over head.

Inhale, reaching the arms to the ceiling, and roll up slowly to try and touch your toes.

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Then, as you exhale, role slowly back down.

Engage your abdominal muscles as you round through your spine, and squeeze your legs the entire time.

Keeping your neck straight and your core and glutes engaged, raise your top leg to hip level.

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Extend it out in front of your slowly, then extend it back behind you.

Complete a full set on one side before switching to the others.

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