Wipe the Table (Polishing)
- 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 at 90 degrees. Hold one strap in each hand with arms bent by the sides
Instructions
Exhale to press both arms straight forward to shoulder height. Continue the movement by opening the arms out and circling them back toward the sides of the body. Inhale to return to the starting position
Teaching cues
- Initiate by reaching forward first
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