Feet in straps – Scissors/Opening (Carriage moving)
- 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, feet in straps, legs straight above hips, inner thighs together, neutral pelvis
Instructions
Inhale to open both legs out to the sides. Exhale to draw the legs back together on a low diagonal toward the footbar, creating a V-shaped pathway or a smile shape as the carriage moves. Return to the start with control and repeat.
Teaching cues
- Open wide, then slice the legs together
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