Pilates · No equipment
Teaser
Teaser is a mat pilates exercise for the abs.
The animated figure highlights the muscles worked.
How to do it
- From lying, roll up into a V balance
- Legs at about 45°, arms reach toward the shins
- Roll down with control; bend the knees to make it easier
How much to do
What BindTrue’s pilates plans use, by experience:
- Beginner
- 2 × 3 slow reps
- Some experience
- 2 × 4 slow reps
- Experienced
- 3 × 6 slow reps
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 × 4 slow reps · 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.