Before introducing the Pull Up exercise, which exercise should your student already be able to perform?

The Pull Up exercise requires a foundational level of strength and control that is developed through the Long Stretch. This exercise emphasizes core engagement, alignment, and shoulder stability, which are crucial for successfully performing the Pull Up.

In the Long Stretch, the student learns to maintain a strong and steady connection throughout their body while controlling movement from their center. This exercise helps develop the necessary strength in the arms, shoulders, and back while fostering core stability, which is essential for performing the Pull Up safely and effectively. By mastering the Long Stretch, students cultivate the body awareness and strength needed to execute the Pull Up with correct form, contributing to their overall Pilates practice.

Other exercises listed, while beneficial for different reasons, do not provide the same level of preparation specifically for the Pull Up in terms of the required strength and stability throughout the body.