11 Best Pilates Abs Moves, According to Pilates Instructors

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There's a reason everyone, from celebs and TikTokers to fitness editors , is into Pilates right now. This low-impact workout modality combines flexibility, strength, and endurance into exercises that can be done either on a mat or using a reformer in class ( or at home ). And it's amazing at building core strength. Most Pilates workouts incorporate plenty of core work throughout — often, you'll flow in and out of poses with a yoga-like emphasis on breath, working your abs with nearly every move. However, if you want to dedicate some time specifically to strengthening your abs (and everything else that makes up your core ), you can do a full Pilates ab workout or try a couple of Pilates ab exercises that are su