By lifting your hips, you strengthen your lower abdominal muscles (and your butt muscles as well, if you squeeze your butt on the way up). The Hip-Up can be very challenging for those with a weak tummy, a tight back, or a large lower body.
If you have a neck injury, proceed with caution. Skip this position if it causes any strain on your neck.
Follow these steps to form the Hip-Up position in Pilates:-
Lie on your back with your legs up, your knees bent and your feet crossed, and your arms down by your sides.
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Rock back and lift your hips up by using your low Abdominal Scoop.
The Hip-Up position in Pilates.