Chest Expansion - Kneeling

  • 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

Kneel upright on the carriage facing the straps with knees against the shoulder rests. Hips lifted off the heels, pelvis stacked over the knees. Hold one strap in each hand with arms straight down by the sides, palms facing back. Spine tall and chest open

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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