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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Anna Bartter

Pilates sculpt bars are currently trending - so, are they really an effective tool for building muscle from home?

Do Pilates sculpt bars work? A woman working out.

It's no secret that Pilates workouts are hot right now, and with popularity inevitably comes variations on a theme. There's classical, mat, Reformer, even clinical Pilates (offered usually by qualified physiotherapists), wall Pilates, hot Pilates - you name it, Team MC UK has probably tried it. The latest Pilates workout du jour? Pilates sculpt bar workouts. But, question: do Pilates sculpt bars work to level up your at-home practice?

Fans say that they're a cost-effective way to recreate a Reformer-style workout sans the price tag. Sculpt bars retail for as little as £6.99 and promise to be as effective as the more costly Reformer Pilates classes. Cheaper, doable from home, and a lifelong investment? You can instantly see the appeal.

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