Short Box – Climb a Tree (Arm Extension)

Equipment: Reformer
Category: Abs/Core
Level: Advanced
Body position: Seated-ShortBox
Repetitions: 2-3 each side
Springs: All
Headrest: Any
Footbar: No bar

Starting position

Same setup, one leg extended, spine tall

Instructions

Perform the roll back as before, but release the hands and reach arms overhead into the well. Maintain control of the leg and spine. To return, bring chin to chest, reach arms forward to reconnect with the leg, and walk back up

Teaching cues

Control comes from the center, not momentum

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