Ready to challenge all the muscles in your core?

Move through this mat Pilates core ladder workout that take less than five minutes.

Try out de Winters 4-move Pilates core ladder workout

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Lying arm raises

Grab your weights, and either strap them around the wrists or grip them firmly.

Come to lie down flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.

Stretch your arms straight up toward the ceiling, palms facing away from you.

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Slowly lower your arms back and down, bringing biceps by ears, then return to start and repeat.

Keep your mid-back from arching and ribs from lifting up as you do this.

Lying arm raises with single leg extension

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Repeat on the left side, and continue alternating.

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Woman doing arm exercise without weights while sitting on mat at home.

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