Rows – Crossed Straps
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Arm Work
- Level: Beginner
- Body position: Seated-LongBox
- Repetitions: 8–12 reps
- Springs: 1 Blue (Medium) – 1 Red + 1 Blue
- Headrest: Down
- Footbar: No bar
Starting position
Sit upright facing the straps. Hold crossed straps in both hands with arms extended forward at shoulder height
Instructions
Exhale to bend the elbows and pull the straps back, allowing elbows to move slightly outward. Inhale to return forward with control
Teaching cues
- Control the tension
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