Pilates-Muscles at Work

Oblique Roll-Down-  biceps femoris,   rectus femoris,   transversus abdominis,   rectus abdominis,   obliquus internus,   obliquus externus.

Side Bend or Single Arm Balance-  transversus abdominis,   deltoideus,   pectoralis major,   rectus abdominis.

Push Up Position (straight legs)-  pectoralis major,   deltoideus,   trapezius,   latissimus dorsi,   serratus anteror,   rectus abdominis.

The Hundred-  deltoideus,   rectus abdominis

Side Kick Lying Down-  biceps femoris,   adductor longus,   iliotibial band,   rectus femoris.

Swimming-gluteus maximus,   erector spinae,   rhomboideus.

Rolling Like A Ball- biceps brachii,   rectus abdominus,   obliquus internus,   transversus abdominis.

Thigh Rock-Back- rectus femoris,   rectus abdominis,  adductor magnus.