Kneeling Side Arms – Isometric Hold + Rotation (Both Hands on Strap)
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Arm Work
- Level: Intermediate
- Body position: Kneeling
- Repetitions: 6-8 reps each side
- Springs: 1 Yellow (Light) – 1 Red (Heavy)
- Headrest: Any
- Footbar: Any
Starting position
Kneel sideways holding the strap with both hands extended forward at chest height. Spine upright, hips square. (Option: sit back on heels for more stability.)
Instructions
Hold the arms steady in front. Exhale, rotate the torso away from the strap while keeping the arms fixed in space. Inhale, return to center maintaining control and tension in the strap throughout.
Teaching cues
- Arms stay still, torso moves
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