2nd Position Heels
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Footwork
- Level: Beginner
- Body position: Supine
- Repetitions: 10 reps
- Springs: 2 Red – 3 Red
- Headrest: As needed
- Footbar: High or Low
Starting position
Supine, heels on footbar wider than hips, at the corners of the footbar, feet turned out, arms by sides, neutral spine.
Instructions
Exhale to press the carriage out by extending the legs, maintaining turnout from the hips and even pressure through both heels. Lengthen the legs fully without locking the knees or shifting the pelvis. Inhale to return with control, bending the knees while tracking them over the toes and keeping the pelvis stable. Maintain consistent alignment and avoid collapsing through the arches.
Teaching cues
- Flex your feet like they’re against a wall
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