Criss Cross (No Straps)
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Abs/Core
- Level: Intermediate
- Body position: Supine
- Repetitions: 6-10 reps each side
- Springs: Any
- Headrest: Down
- Footbar: Any
Starting position
Lie supine with hands behind the head, elbows wide. Lift into a chest curl. One knee draws in while the other leg extends forward.
Instructions
Exhale, rotate the torso bringing the opposite shoulder toward the bent knee. Inhale, switch sides, rotating to the other side while alternating the legs. Continue with controlled rotation.
Teaching cues
- Rotate from the ribs, not elbows
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