This video demonstrates the cat arm press on the split pedal chair which is part of APPI Pilates Equipment Level 2 course for Scapulo Thoracic Stabilisation.

This exercise is commonly commenced in 4-point kneeling position which not only targets the endurance of the deep neck flexors and scapular muscles, it also requires the client to maintain a position of 90 degrees hip flexion which can be useful for sitting retraining.

In this video, we demonstrate a progression where the client uses a plank to significantly increase the work through scapular and neck and introduces the core which makes it a useful late-stage rehabilitation exercise in addition to one that is useful for sports people.

APPI Equipment Level 2 - Scapulo Thoracic Stabilisation

APPI Pilates Equipment Level 2 continues to explore beginner and intermediate movements on the large Pilates equipment with the predominate focus being the upper quadrant.  Incorporate the basic concepts of the large Pilates equipment introduced in Equipment Level 1, to exercises addressing the upper limb and scapulo thoracic region. You will once again learn movements on the reformer, cadillac, split pedal chair and arc barrel as well as countless modifications. 

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