Roll Down + Alternating Knee Extension
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Warm-up
- Level: Beginner
- Body position: Standing
- Repetitions: 4-6 reps each side
- Springs: Any
- Headrest: As needed
- Footbar: Any
Starting position
Stand tall, then roll down into a forward fold with knees softly bent. Hands hang toward the floor.
Instructions
Stay in the folded position. Slowly extend one knee while the other stays soft, then switch sides. After alternating, extend both knees together and soften again. Finish by rolling back up to standing.
Teaching cues
- Keep weight balanced in feet
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