Short Box Forearm Plank – Hover to Plank
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Full Body Integration
- Level: Intermediate
- Body position: ShortBox
- Repetitions: 5–8 reps
- Springs: 1 Blue (Medium) – 1 Yellow (Light)
- Headrest: Any
- Footbar: Any
Starting position
Place the short box on the carriage lengthwise. Kneel facing the straps with forearms on the box, elbows under shoulders. Toes are hooked against the footplate. Knees start hovering just off the carriage, spine neutral.
Instructions
From the knee hover, exhale to press the carriage out by extending the hips and knees into a long forearm plank. Inhale to bend the knees and draw the carriage back in, returning to the hovered position without letting the knees touch down. Maintain shoulder stability throughout.
Teaching cues
- Knees stay lifted the whole time
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