The Roll Back This is a version of the Pilates mat exercise called the roll up using the specialized pilates apparatus called the Trapeze table, or “Cadillac”. The bar is attached to the apparatus with springs that allow you to roll down with resistance, and roll up with assistance. Using the breath exhalation, contract the abdominal's and imprint each vertebra onto the table as you roll back through the spine. Reverse movement on the way up, using the abdominal muscles to curl the body forward. This can be done lying down using a thera-band hooked across the arches of the feet for the resistance/assistance effect. Click here for DEMONSTRATION VIDEO.
	Hanging Up Using the top of the Cadillac, and placing the feet into the hanging swing, this exercise lengthens the spine out, and also builds upper body strength. The spine is articulated sequentially up for a full spine arc, and then sequentially placed back down. Pull-ups may be added at the top position of the exercise. Click here for DEMONSTRATION VIDEO.
	Wunda Chair Pike The pedal of the Wunda chair is spring loaded, giving assistance on the way up for the Pike position. This exercise requires shoulder stabilization, and uses the abdominal muscles to pull the body into the pike position. Using all the Pilates apparatus, a larger and different range of motion can be used to build strength. Click here for DEMONSTRATION VIDEO.
	Combo Stretch The push through bar on the Cadillac can be used to achieve the teaser position used in Pilates mat work. The springs are top loaded, and assist in curling the spine sequentially up, without straining the lower back. Many people are not strong enough to do “Teaser” from the mat work, so this is a great way to begin learning the more difficult exercises, as well as elongating the spine. Click here for DEMONSTRATION VIDEO.

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