Kneeling Abs – Latissimus Dorsi Pull
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Abs/Core
- Level: Intermediate
- 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 placed slightly forward on the frame (past shoulders), fingers are all outside the frame, knees against shoulder rests, spine neutral
Instructions
Start with the carriage slightly out so shoulders are behind wrists. First shift the body forward until shoulders stack over wrists. Exhale to draw the carriage in by pulling from the abdominals while maintaining strong shoulder connection. Inhale to return the carriage out with control without collapsing through the shoulders
Teaching cues
- Set shoulders before you move
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