Pilates · No equipment
The Saw
The Saw is a mat pilates exercise for the obliques and hamstrings.
How to do it
- Sit tall, legs wide, arms out to the sides
- Twist, then reach the hand past the opposite little toe
- Come back to the center and switch sides
How much to do
What BindTrue’s pilates plans use, by experience:
- Beginner
- 2 × 4 each side
- Some experience
- 2 × 5 each side
- Experienced
- 3 × 6 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 Full body: 2 × 5 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.