03-25-21, 02:31 AM | |
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Floorwork is kind of a finisher to use Cathe's terminology. The inner and outer thigh muscles are very small and don't need to be worked to death. Where it might be useful is table work for the glutes and hamstrings, as they are larger muscle groups.
I do like Pilates floorwork because it has moves that rotate through the entire hip socket which I find useful, but they don't add muscle definition.
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03-25-21, 02:40 AM | |
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Jane, that's a great way to describe floorwork. floorwork has greatly helped with my psoas and hip pain.
the firm tall box climbs are magic for my "thutt" area. they respond very well to tall box. you know.... "RESULTS THAT YOU CAN SEE." seriously.
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03-25-21, 10:11 AM | |
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On a semi-similar note, for Firms (not just classics but some of the BSS1 sets, too) when they have you do table floor work draped over the tall box, do you do that, or do you just form yourself into the tabletop position? I find that the Fanny Lifter (which is what I use for all tall box work) is extremely uncomfortable under my rib cage, particularly when I'm at a, ahem, more ideal weight (e.g., my COVID weight has rendered this slightly less uncomfortable of late, since I am slightly padded ). But I seriously feel like it's digging into my ribs usually and it's really uncomfortable. Sometimes I struggle through it and other times I either just get into regular tabletop position without the box or sub in my inflatable yoga ball.
What is the purpose of draping yourself over the tall box?
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03-25-21, 02:09 PM | |
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You actually get some core work in if you don't drape yourself over the box. Instead tighten your abdominals in the table position while moving your legs, it works more muscles. I never use a box that way. However, if you have a bad back, it might be wise to have that support.
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