Chest Expansion
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Arm Work
- Level: Beginner
- Body position: Seated-FacingStraps
- Repetitions: 8–12 reps
- Springs: 1 Blue (Medium) – 1 Red + 1 Blue
- Headrest: Down
- Footbar: No bar
Starting position
Sit upright facing the straps. Hold one strap in each hand with arms straight slightly in front of the hips, palms facing back. Spine neutral and chest lifted
Instructions
Exhale to pull the straps straight back alongside the body. Inhale to return the arms forward with control
Teaching cues
- Open across the chest
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