Feet in straps – Leg lowering (V / Turned out)

  • Equipment: Reformer
  • Category: Hip Work
  • Level: Beginner
  • Body position: Supine
  • Repetitions: 8-10 reps
  • Springs: 1 Red + 1 Blue – 2 Red
  • Headrest: As needed
  • Footbar: High or Low

Starting position

Supine, legs straight, externally rotated from hips, heels together

Instructions

Exhale to lower legs maintaining turnout. Inhale to lift back up without losing alignment

Teaching cues

  • Rotation comes from femur, not feet

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