Roll Down with Posterior Shoulder Press
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Abs/Core
- Level: Beginner
- Body position: Seated-FacingStraps
- Repetitions: 6-8 reps
- Springs: 1 Blue (Medium) – 1 Red (Heavy)
- Headrest: Down
- Footbar: No bar
Starting position
Seated facing straps, feet between shoulder rests, knees bent, arms extended holding straps, neutral spine
Instructions
Exhale to roll down with control. Hold the bottom position, open the arms out to the side and press the arms back with straight elbow 6-8 times. Keep the spine stable and ribs controlled. After the arm work, return the arms forward, then exhale to roll back up
Teaching cues
- Press from the back of shoulders
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