Kneeling Side Arms – Overhead Press
- 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 on the carriage. Hold the strap with the hand closest to it. Start with the elbow bent and lifted to shoulder height, hand near the shoulder. Free hand rests on the hip. (Option: sit back on heels for more stability.)
Instructions
Inhale, engage the abdominals and press the strap straight up toward the ceiling, extending the arm without shifting the torso. Exhale, bend the elbow and return to the starting position.
Teaching cues
- Torso stays completely still
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