Chest Expansion – High Kneeling
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Arm Work
- Level: Advanced
- Body position: Kneeling
- Repetitions: 6–8 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, pelvis neutral. Hold one strap in each hand with arms straight by the sides, palms facing back. Spine tall
Instructions
Inhale to pull the straps straight back alongside the body. Exhale to return the arms forward with control without losing alignment
Teaching cues
- Stay lifted over the knees
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