Arm Circles – High Kneeling (Forward & Reverse)
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Arm Work
- Level: Advanced
- Body position: Kneeling
- Repetitions: 6–10 reps
- Springs: 1 Yellow (Light) – 1 Red (Heavy)
- Headrest: Down
- Footbar: Any
Starting position
Kneel upright on the carriage facing the footbar with knees against the shoulder rests. Hips stacked over knees. Hold one strap in each hand with arms reaching forward at shoulder height, palms facing down or slightly inward
Instructions
Perform controlled arm circles, moving the arms out to the sides and around, returning to the starting position. Reverse direction after completing repetitions
Teaching cues
- Keep torso completely still
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