Elephant – Walking
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Full Body Integration
- Level: Beginner
- Body position: Standing
- Repetitions: 8–12 alternating
- Springs: 1 Red + 1 Yellow – 2 Red
- Headrest: Any
- Footbar: High
Starting position
Stand on the carriage with both feet against the shoulder rests, legs straight. Place hands on the footbar. Maintain a long or slightly rounded spine with weight shifted back
Instructions
Bend one knee while pressing the carriage back with the opposite leg. Then switch sides in a smooth alternating pattern, keeping the carriage moving in control
Teaching cues
- Keep movement smooth and continuous
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