Kneeling Abs – Round 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 under shoulders, fingers are all outside the frame, knees against shoulder rests, spine gently rounded
Instructions
Exhale to draw the carriage in while maintaining spinal flexion, deepening the abdominal connection. Inhale to return with control while keeping the rounded shape consistent
Teaching cues
- Stay rounded through the whole movement
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