Zebrafish Neuro

Pilates Push through bar exercises for neuro rehab: start here!

The push-through-bar (PTB) is a great tool for teaching:
👉 shoulder mechanics
👉 triceps strengthening
👉 postural stability
👉 dynamic spine control

🔑 The bar creates a "closed-chain" experience for upper body loading, without the full load. A great way to introduce foundations.
💥 The kick of the spring-loaded bar also offers a great kinesthetic cue for stability! (IYKYK)

1️⃣ Seated "arch & curl" (and parts) — intermediate

2️⃣ Circle saw — intermediate/advanced coordination

3️⃣ PTB presses — start here for shoulder mechanics!

4️⃣ Hanging Cat/Cow — also love this one for beginners

5️⃣ Side Mermaid — harder than it looks!

What makes these exercises effective is the customization to each individual through:
🙌 Spring settings
🙌 Cueing - verbal & tactile
🙌 Placement of the exercise within the macro program

These clips share some of the exercises we discuss in depth in the new online workshop series: Pilates Equipment for Neuro Rehab
👉 a self-paced workshop getting nerdy about equipment dynamics and finding the *perfect* set-up and spring selection for that fluid feeling.
🤑ON SALE $249 until May 30 - link in bio to enroll!

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