Hug a Tree – High Kneeling
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Arm Work
- Level: Advanced
- Body position: Kneeling
- Repetitions: 8–12 reps
- Springs: 1 Yellow (Light) – 1 Red (Heavy)
- Headrest: Down
- Footbar: Any
Starting position
Kneel upright on the carriage facing the footbar with knees against the shoulder rests. Hips stacked over knees. Hold one strap in each hand with arms open to the sides at shoulder height, elbows softly bent
Instructions
Exhale to bring the arms forward in a rounded shape. Inhale to open the arms back to the sides with control
Teaching cues
- Maintain vertical torso
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