Knee Stretch – Arched Back
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Leg Work
- Level: Intermediate
- Body position: Kneeling
- Repetitions: 6-10 reps
- Springs: 1 Red + 1 Yellow – 1 Red + 1 Blue
- Headrest: Any
- Footbar: High
Starting position
Kneel on carriage, hands on footbar, chest open, slight extension through upper back, hips slightly lifted
Instructions
Exhale to press the carriage back maintaining extension. Inhale to return without collapsing the shape
Teaching cues
- Open through the chest
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