Machine Lying Pilate Running
The Machine Lying Pilate Running mainly works the quads, hamstrings and calves / shins, with help from the glutes & hips. You'll need: lat pulldown machine.
Required Equipment
Machine Lying Pilate Running Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Hamstrings; Upper Calf (gastrocnemius)
Secondary
Glutes (gluteus maximus)
How to do the Machine Lying Pilate Running
Lie on your back on the reformer carriage with your feet resting on the footbar on the balls of your feet.
Press the carriage out so both legs are extended and your heels are lowered.
Bend one knee in toward your chest while pressing the opposite heel down toward the carriage to stretch the calf.
Switch legs smoothly, bending the opposite knee while pressing the other heel down in a running motion.
Maintain a steady pace and keep your hips stable and level throughout the exercise.
Machine Lying Pilate Running FAQs
What muscles does the Machine Lying Pilate Running work?
The Machine Lying Pilate Running mainly works the quads, hamstrings and calves / shins, with help from the glutes & hips. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris, hamstrings and gastrocnemius.
What equipment do you need for the Machine Lying Pilate Running?
Lat pulldown machine.
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