Pull Across with Rotation
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Arm Work
- Level: Intermediate
- Body position: Kneeling
- Repetitions: 6-8 reps each side
- Springs: 1 Yellow (Light) – 1 Red (Heavy)
- Headrest: Any
- Footbar: Any
Starting position
Kneel sideways on the carriage holding the front strap with the hand closest to it. Spine upright, hips square. (Option: sit back on heels for more stability.)
Instructions
Exhale, pull the strap across the body while rotating the torso toward the footbar, initiating the movement from the torso and allowing the hips to follow slightly. Inhale, return to the starting position with control.
Teaching cues
- Initiate rotation from the torso
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