Feet in straps – Scissors/Opening (Carriage steady)
- 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 while keeping the carriage as still as possible. Exhale to close the legs back together with control, returning to the starting position without shifting the pelvis.
Teaching cues
- Open only as wide as the pelvis stays quiet
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