Kneeling Abs – Flat Back
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Abs/Core
- Level: Beginner
- Body position: All-four-FacingStraps
- Repetitions: 8-10 reps
- Springs: 1 Yellow (Light) – 1 Blue (Medium)
- Headrest: As needed
- Footbar: No bar
Starting position
Kneeling on all fours facing back, hands on frame under shoulders, fingers are all outside the frame, knees against shoulder rests, spine neutral
Instructions
Exhale to draw the carriage in by flexing at the hips, bringing the knees toward the hands while keeping the spine neutral. Inhale to return the carriage out with control without losing alignment
Teaching cues
- Move the carriage from the hips, not the spine
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