Kneeling Side Arms – 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 interlaced or stacked in front of the chest. Arms extended slightly forward. Spine upright, hips square. (Option: sit back on heels for more stability.)
Instructions
Exhale, rotate the torso away from the straps, allowing the hands and sternum to move together as one unit. Inhale, return to center with control, maintaining alignment through the pelvis.
Teaching cues
- Hands and sternum move together
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