Hug a Tree
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Arm Work
- Level: Beginner
- Body position: Seated-ShortBox
- Repetitions: 8–12 reps
- Springs: 1 Yellow (Light) – 1 Red (Heavy)
- Headrest: Down
- Footbar: Any
Starting position
Sit upright on the short box placed on the carriage facing the footbar. Feet flat on the carriage, knees bent to about 90 degrees. Hold one strap in each hand with arms open to the sides at shoulder height, elbows softly bent, palms facing forward or slightly inward
Instructions
Exhale to bring the arms forward in a rounded shape as if hugging a large ball. Inhale to open the arms back to the sides with control
Teaching cues
- Keep soft bend in the elbows
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