Resistance Band NY Pilates Exercises for the Upper Body:

We are very lucky to own this upper body exercise with resistance band exercises taught by a well-known NY Pilates exercises teacher. Here, is a set of exercises that focus in on the arms the biceps and triceps, particularly, chest and shoulders. Of course, in true NY Pilates exercises fashion, you'll feel these exercises tone your back and abs and engage your whole. You’ll feel these exercises tone your back and abs and have interaction your whole.

Note: Please keep in mind that whereas the resistance band resists you, you wish to resist the band. A release is controlled movement, creating the complete sequence of a resistance exercise smooth. That’s the key to creating all of your resistance band exercises very work for you. Also, the exercise band cannot be allowed to pull you out of the great posture. Your spine is long, your neck could be a continuation of your spine, and you're connecting down into the bottom through your sit bones and reaching out through the highest of your head. Your ribs, for instance, do not pop forward simply because you exert your arms and shoulders. Although the main target is an upper body exercise, you're still connected to your core and also the resistance band exercises engage your whole body. Enjoy.

External Rotation with Resistance Band:

• Start with kneeling or standing in a neutral spine position with legs parallel and hip-width apart.
• Hold the band at either side with the palms facing upward and your elbows at your sides.
• Exhale to externally rotate the shoulders, stretching the band horizontally and reaching your forearms out to the sides.
• Inhale and resist the band as you come back to the beginning position.
• Suggested Reps: Build up to 3 sets of ten -15 reps

Triceps Press with Resistance Band:

• Sit together with your legs extended along and feet flexed.
• Place the band across the soles of your feet
• Make your spine straight and hinge forward at the hip, hands at either side of the resistance band.
• Reach your arms back; carry the elbows upwards with arms.
• Keep your elbows high and inhale to bend the elbows, resisting the pull of the band.
• Exhale extends the arms back.
• Suggested Reps: Build up to three sets of ten -15 reps

Biceps Curl with Resistance Band:

• Sit along with your legs extended together and feet flexed.
• Put the resistance band across the soles of your feet and hands at both side of the band.
• Roll your low back to the mat bringing your arms to a 90-degree angle, elbows at your sides.
• Inhale extend the arms parallel to the mat
• Exhale to curl back to their begin position.
• Suggested Reps: Build up to three sets of ten -15 reps

Note: This exercise isn't regarding hanging off the resistance band. Do keep your upper body curl supported together with your abs. NY Pilates exercises mat exercises which will assist you to build strength for that include chest lift, roll up and also the series of five abs exercises.

Rowing with the Resistance Band:

• Begin sitting, legs extended together and feet flexed.
• Place the band across the soles of your feet together with your hands at either side of the band, palms facing inward.
• Extend your arms and hinge your spine forward. Exhale and engage the area between your shoulder blades to assist pull the elbows back.
• Inhale to the beginning position.
• Suggested Reps: Build up to three sets of ten -15 reps