Which prop is recommended to help a student fully straighten their legs during Mat?

The Theraband or Dynaband is particularly beneficial for helping a student fully straighten their legs during Mat exercises. This elastic resistance band allows for targeted assistance and proprioceptive feedback, which can help students engage their leg muscles more effectively while encouraging the legs to extend. By incorporating the Theraband, the student can work on their ability to activate the hamstrings and quadriceps, facilitating a deeper understanding of alignment and control.

Using this prop helps create an environment where the student can explore their range of motion safely and gradually, offering the necessary support as they work toward achieving proper leg extension while maintaining control throughout the movement. This can be especially useful in exercises where leg position is crucial for form and stability.

Other props listed, such as the Power Circle, Sponge Ball, and Flexcushion, may serve different purposes in a Pilates practice, but they do not specifically assist in achieving full leg straightness in the same targeted manner that the Theraband does.