Pilates Barrels support spinal extension, flexibility, and core work that’s hard to achieve on a mat alone. From ladder barrels to step barrels, each shape targets a different range of motion for stretching, strengthening, and rehabilitation. Compare barrel styles below to find the right fit.
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Pilates Barrels
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Pilates Barrels
Pilates Barrels
Pilates Barrels
Pilates barrels support spinal extension, flexibility and core work that is hard to get from a mat alone. Studios use them for teaching and for clients who need more support through the back and hips; home owners often add one next to a reformer or chair.
This collection covers the three main barrel types we carry: ladder barrels (the Steel Ladder Barrel, BASI Systems Ladder Barrel, Elina Elite Ladder Barrel with Wooden Base and the Pilates Ladder Barrel), step barrels (Contour, Clara and East Coast) and the BASI Systems Arm Chair Barrel Set, which combines a chair and a barrel in one piece. The Enhanced One-On-One Studio Bundle includes barrel work as part of a full studio set.
Ladder or step barrel? A ladder barrel adds a ladder frame for a wider range of positions, so it suits studios teaching a broad repertoire. A step barrel is a simpler, smaller piece that fits a home or private room. See our comparison in best Pilates ladder barrels and the exercise ideas in Pilates barrel exercises.