Abdominal Curl (Ball Between Knees)
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Warm-up
- Level: Beginner
- Body position: Supine
- Repetitions: 8-10 reps
- Springs: Any
- Headrest: As needed
- Footbar: Any
- Prop: Ball
Starting position
Lie supine on the carriage with knees bent in tabletop. Place the ball between the knees. Arms behind the head, elbows wide. Neutral pelvis to slight imprint.
Instructions
Exhale, curl the head and chest up while gently pressing into the ball. Inhale, lower back down with control without releasing the connection to the ball.
Teaching cues
- Press lightly into the ball
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