Long Stretch
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Full Body Integration
- Level: Beginner
- Body position: Standing
- Repetitions: 4–6 reps
- Springs: 1 Red + 1 Yellow – 2 Red
- Headrest: Any
- Footbar: High
Starting position
Start in a strong plank with hands on the footbar and feet on the carriage against the shoulder rests. Body in one long line from head to heels
Instructions
Exhale to press the carriage back by moving through the shoulders. Inhale to bring the carriage forward over the footbar while maintaining the plank line
Teaching cues
- Maintain one long line through the body
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