Pilates Class Basics: Salsa Twists

The Salsa Twist is a movement Restore & Rebalance uses in Pilates classes. Learn how to do it correctly and engage the correct muscles.

Don't underestimate the basics!

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:34 How to do a Salsa Twist

3:27 Same Motion Side-lying

4:38 Same Motion on Hands and Knees

5:24 Outro

Salsa Twist Pitfalls

Salsa Twists may look smooth and easy... but these pitfalls aren't invited to the party.

What to watch for: Arching through the back, The pelvis in front of the rib cage, Losing the pelvic tilt, Shearing through the SI joint, Ribs pushing forward.

A little sassy twist is great. A little SI shear? Not so much.