Coordination – Simple
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Abs/Core
- Level: Intermediate
- Body position: Supine
- Repetitions: 6-8 reps
- Springs: 1 Red (Heavy) – 1 Red + 1 Blue
- Headrest: As needed
- Footbar: No bar
Starting position
Supine, knees in tabletop, elbows bent holding straps, wrists in line with shoulders, neutral pelvis
Instructions
Exhale to extend arms and legs while lifting into chest curl (Hundred position). Inhale to open and close the legs. Exhale to bend knees back into chest while arms stay long. Inhale to bend elbows and lower head back down to start
Teaching cues
- Move into the position first, then add legs
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