Short Box – Mermaid
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Abs/Core
- Level: Intermediate
- Body position: Seated-ShortBox
- Repetitions: 3-5 reps each side
- Springs: All
- Headrest: Any
- Footbar: No bar
Starting position
Sit sideways on the short box, one foot under the strap, other leg bent or extended comfortably. Arms open to the sides, spine upright
Instructions
Inhale to prepare tall. Exhale to side bend away from the strap, reaching the top arm overhead while the bottom arm supports lightly. Keep both sit bones grounded as long as possible. Inhale to return to upright. Repeat to the other side, maintaining pure lateral movement
Teaching cues
- Lengthen up before side bending
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