Short Box – Round Back (Picture Frame)
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Abs/Core
- Level: Beginner
- Body position: Seated-ShortBox
- Repetitions: 6-8 reps
- 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, arms overhead holding pole in line with ears, spine tall
Instructions
Inhale to prepare. Exhale to roll the pelvis under and move into a C-curve while maintaining arms overhead. Continue rolling back with control. Inhale to pause. Exhale to return up, keeping arms aligned and ribs controlled
Teaching cues
- Keep arms in peripheral vision
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