Feet in straps – Single Leg Lowering
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Hip Work
- Level: Beginner
- Body position: Supine
- Repetitions: 8-10 reps each side
- Springs: 1 Blue (Medium) – 1 Red (Heavy)
- Headrest: As needed
- Footbar: High or Low
Starting position
Supine, one foot in strap, other leg extended to ceiling (or tabletop), pelvis neutral
Instructions
Exhale to lower the strapped leg down with control, keeping the opposite leg stable. Inhale to return the leg back to vertical without shifting the pelvis or losing alignment
Teaching cues
- Keep pelvis completely square
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