Lunge – Lateral flexion with Arm Reach
- 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 at the front of the reformer and the other foot on the shoulder rest with the back knee resting on the carriage. One hand is placed on the footbar while the other arm is free by the side. The front knee is bent and hips are square
Instructions
Exhale to press the carriage back into the lunge. From this position, lift the inside arm (same side as the back leg) upward and laterally flex the torso toward the outside leg. Inhale to return the arm down and bring the carriage forward with control
Teaching cues
- Flexion without rotation, keep spine long
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