Short Box – Around the World
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Abs/Core
- Level: Intermediate
- Body position: Seated-ShortBox
- Repetitions: 3-4 reps each side
- Springs: All
- Headrest: Any
- Footbar: No bar
- Prop: Pole
Starting position
Seated on short box facing footbar, feet under strap hip-width, sitting slightly forward, pole held at chest height, spine tall
Instructions
Inhale to prepare. Exhale to rotate the torso to one side with the pole at chest height. Inhale to lift the arms overhead while maintaining the rotation. Exhale to return the torso through center with the arms still overhead. Inhale to rotate to the other side. Exhale to lower the arms back to chest height as you return to center. Repeat in a smooth, controlled sequence, then reverse the direction
Teaching cues
- Rotate first, then lift the arms
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