Criss Cross (Ball Under Shoulder Blades)
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Abs/Core
- Level: Intermediate
- Body position: Supine
- Repetitions: 6-10 reps each side
- Springs: Any
- Headrest: Down
- Footbar: Any
- Prop: Ball
Starting position
Lie supine with ball under shoulder blades. Hands behind head, elbows wide. Lift into a supported curl. One knee draws in, other leg extends.
Instructions
Exhale, rotate the torso bringing opposite shoulder toward the bent knee. Inhale, switch sides with control, maintaining lift and avoiding shifting on the ball.
Teaching cues
- Rotate from the ribs
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