Arms bend under the load
Triceps and wrist extensors fatigue; the stable base is lost.
Overactive muscles
Biceps brachiiWrist flexors
Corrective work
StretchWrist extensor stretch↗Pilates · Core
Hip Circles (Pilates)
Coaching cues
- Sit in a reverse plank position; arms behind; legs long together or bent
- Circle the hips in a wide arc — front, side, back, opposite side
- Keep the arms straight and the trunk stable as the hips move
- Reverse the direction after each set of circles
Common faults 2
Circles are tiny — no real hip movement
The hip mobility challenge is bypassed; the movement becomes a plank hold.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexorsTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗Stretch90/90 hip stretch↗