Along with the muscles deep in the core and the pelvic floor, the pelvic tilt exercise targets the glutes and lower back, making this simple exercise ideal for improving mobility and posture, and firing up the muscles at the start of a lower-body workout.
Alternatively, you could do them to wind down from your Pilates home workout or as a way to stretch out if you spend your days sitting at a desk. The movement is a "gentle but powerful way to reconnect with your core and realign the spine," says Paola Di Lanzo, a personal trainer, Pilates instructor, and the founder of Paola's Body Barre. "Pelvic tilts improve spinal mobility by encouraging articulation through the lower back and pelvis, which is great for people who sit for long periods."
