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Can't Sit Up Straight
Amy Havens
Tutorial 3093

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Jo
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Thank you Amy. Is there a tutorial that discusses the reasons why some of us can't sit up tall and the limiting structures involved and how to work on those?
5 years ago
Sarah C
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I would also love to know if there is a way to work on being able to one day sit up tall with my legs out straight in front of me - or if some people are just not built for it?
5 years ago
Susan K
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a package or two of computer paper works great too , and people tend to have that in the house.
5 years ago
Amy Havens
Great idea Susan !
5 years ago
Amy Havens
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Jo and Sarah -- there could be a few reasons for why it's difficult to sit up straight and/or why someone may have difficulties. One could be weakness in the core musculature of the body (spine and abdominals) -- all of which will get stronger in time. Another could be weak/tight hips (same, will get stronger in time), a person could have joint structure that limits the ease. My overall feeling, however, is that in time and with practice, a person will gain the strength needed!!! Pilates is a practice!
5 years ago
Jennifer S
4 people like this.
Thank you for addressing this very common problem. Yoga block is another great prop to assist here. My go to reason for this issue is tight Jammie's. Yes? I notice that bent legs usually gets that back tall. Thank you Amy & thank you PA
5 years ago
Jennifer S
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Hysterical....I mean tight hammies!
5 years ago
Genevieve Malcolm
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Well, Jennifer, if your jammies were too tight it would be tough to straighten legs, too! 😄
5 years ago
C-L S
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How bout a wedge?
5 years ago
Amy Havens
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C-C-L ...yes a wedge would work too. We wanted to keep this tutorial short in length so I didn't go in as much depth as I could have . There are many options for assisting this issue, a wedge is certainly an option too.
5 years ago
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