Machine Lying Froggy Pilate & Leg Circles
The Machine Lying Froggy Pilate & Leg Circles mainly works the quads, with help from the glutes & hips, hip adductors (inner thighs) and core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Machine Lying Froggy Pilate & Leg Circles Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Secondary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Hip Adductors; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
How to do the Machine Lying Froggy Pilate & Leg Circles
Lie face up on the reformer carriage with your head resting comfortably and place your feet into the long loops with your heels together and toes apart.
Bend your knees outward into a diamond shape, keeping your core engaged and your lower back gently pressed into the carriage.
Exhale as you press your legs out straight at a 45-degree angle, squeezing your inner thighs and glutes together.
Inhale slowly as you bend your knees and control the carriage back to the starting position.
Keep your upper body relaxed and maintain a steady, smooth pace throughout every repetition.
Machine Lying Froggy Pilate & Leg Circles FAQs
What muscles does the Machine Lying Froggy Pilate & Leg Circles work?
The Machine Lying Froggy Pilate & Leg Circles mainly works the quads, with help from the glutes & hips, hip adductors (inner thighs) and core. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris.
What equipment do you need for the Machine Lying Froggy Pilate & Leg Circles?
None. The Machine Lying Froggy Pilate & Leg Circles is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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