Teeter Totter
Muscle Focus: Core
Position: Lay on back, legs straight (slight knee bend if tight hamstrings prevent straightening) towards ceiling 90 degrees. Arms extend straight along the floor, reaching past hips
(option: head on pillow).
Spring attachment: 6-8 Inches Above Head
Direction:
• Chin tucks towards chest
• Inhale, straight legs lower towards 45 degrees as arms lift towards ceiling in-line with shoulders
• Exhale, press arms to hips, as straight legs return to 90 degrees
• Engage muscles, reach arms and legs away from center
• Important to modify angle or skip leg extension if this movement fires back
• Press back towards floor, belly to spine
• Repeat this motion 15-20x (optional 10+ pulse at the end)
Return to start and repeat as desired
![](https://pilatesstrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Teeter-Totter-F_A_.gif)