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Half Swan

Pilates / Intermediate

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half swan is a pilates exercise that primarily targets the middle back and to a lesser degree also targets the abs, hip flexors and lower back ...more

half swan is a pilates exercise that primarily targets the middle back and to a lesser degree also targets the abs, hip flexors and lower back.

Learning proper half swan form is easy with the step by step half swan instructions, half swan tips, and the instructional half swan technique video on this page. half swan is a exercise for those with a intermediate level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the half swan video, learn how to do the half swan, and then be sure and browse through the half swan workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. As you lift yourself up don't tilt your head back and strain your neck.
  2. To make the exercise more difficult you can cross your arms over in front of you and rest your forehead on your arms before lifting your upper body off the ground.
  3. Feel the energy flow out of your feet and arms.
  4. You should feel the upper back muscles activated when doing this exercise.

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  • Mechanics Type: Isolation

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Tips

  1. As you lift yourself up don't tilt your head back and strain your neck.
  2. To make the exercise more difficult you can cross your arms over in front of you and rest your forehead on your arms before lifting your upper body off the ground.
  3. Feel the energy flow out of your feet and arms.
  4. You should feel the upper back muscles activated when doing this exercise.

Types

  • Force Type: N/A
  • Mechanics Type: Isolation