Lunge – Basic
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Stretching/Cool-down
- Level: Beginner
- Body position: Standing
- Repetitions: 5-8 reps
- Springs: 1 Blue (Medium) – 1 Red (Heavy)
- Headrest: Any
- Footbar: High
Starting position
Stand facing the footbar. Place one foot on the floor close to the front edge of the reformer and the other foot on the shoulder rest with the back knee resting on the carriage. Both hands are on the footbar, arms straight. The front knee is bent and stacked over the ankle. Hips are square and level, torso upright
Instructions
Exhale to press the carriage back by extending the back hip while keeping the front knee bent and stable. Inhale to bring the carriage forward with control to return to the starting position
Teaching cues
- Hips stay square and level
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