Short Box – Lunge Press (Back Leg Only)

  • Equipment: Reformer
  • Category: Full Body Integration
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Body position: ShortBox
  • Repetitions: 6-8 reps each side
  • Springs: 1 Red (Heavy) – 1 Blue (Medium)
  • Headrest: Any
  • Footbar: High

Starting position

From the short box, step one leg forward placing the shin against the footbar (knee bent ~90°). The back foot stays on the box behind on the toes. Hands hold the footbar. Torso slightly inclined forward but stable.

Instructions

Exhale, press the carriage back by extending the back leg only, keeping the front leg stable and the shin pressing into the footbar. Inhale, bend the back leg to return the carriage in without shifting the front knee. Maintain steady support through the arms and core throughout.

Teaching cues

  • Front leg stays completely still

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