Kneeling Side Arms – Side Bend 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 with knees far enough from the shoulder rests. Hold the strap with the hand farthest from it. The other hand can rest on the shoulder rest. Spine laterally flexed with the forearm positioned above the head. (Option: sit back on heels for more stability.)
Instructions
Exhale, press the strap toward the ceiling by straightening the elbow while maintaining the side bend. Inhale, bend the elbow and return to the starting position without losing the lateral flexion.
Teaching cues
- Maintain the side bend shape
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