Pulling Straps – Pull Down (Simple)
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Spinal Extension/Rotation
- Level: Beginner
- Body position: Prone-LongBox
- Repetitions: 6-8 reps
- Springs: 1 Blue (Medium) – 1 Red + 1 Blue
- Headrest: Any
- Footbar: No bar
Starting position
Prone on long box facing straps, chest slightly off front edge, arms reaching forward holding straps, legs long and together
Instructions
Exhale to draw the straps back along the sides of the carriage toward the hips while gently lifting the chest into extension. Inhale to return arms forward with control, lowering the torso slightly without collapsing
Teaching cues
- Slide shoulder blades down first
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