Pilates · No equipment
Criss-Cross
Criss-Cross is a mat pilates exercise for the obliques and abs.
The animated figure highlights the muscles worked.
How to do it
- Hands behind the head, elbows wide
- Turn the ribs toward the opposite knee as the other leg reaches long
- Go slowly and never pull on your neck
How much to do
What BindTrue’s pilates plans use, by experience:
- Beginner
- 2 × 8 each side
- Some experience
- 2 × 10 each side
- Experienced
- 3 × 12 each side
Alternatives
Same job, different tools: swap in one of these when the equipment is busy or the movement doesn’t suit you.
Used in these programs
- Pilates Core & Tone Core A: 2 × 10 each side · 3 days a week
Stop if you feel sharp or joint pain. New to training, or coming back from an injury? Start light and ask a qualified coach or physical therapist to check your form.