Knee Stretch – Knees Off (Flat Back)
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Leg Work
- Level: Advanced
- Body position: Standing
- 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, spine neutral, lift knees slightly off the carriage keeping them close to the surface
Instructions
Exhale to press the carriage back while maintaining a stable plank-like position. Inhale to return in without dropping the knees or shifting the spine
Teaching cues
- Knees hover close to carriage
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