Single Arm Twist

  • Equipment: Reformer
  • Category: Arm Work
  • Level: Beginner
  • Body position: Seated-LongBox
  • Repetitions: 6–8 each side
  • Springs: 1 Blue (Medium) – 1 Red (Heavy)
  • Headrest: Down
  • Footbar: No bar

Starting position

Sit upright facing the straps. Hold one strap in the opposite hand with the arm extended forward at shoulder height. The free hand can rest on the thigh or behind the head

Instructions

Exhale to rotate the torso and pull the strap back, keeping the elbow close to the body. Inhale to return to the starting position

Teaching cues

  • Keep elbow close

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