Short Box – Round Back + Press Combo (Magic Circle)
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Abs/Core
- Level: Intermediate
- Body position: Seated-ShortBox
- Repetitions: 6-8 reps
- Springs: All
- Headrest: Any
- Footbar: No bar
- Prop: Magic Circle
Starting position
Sit on the short box, feet secured. Hold the magic circle in both hands at chest height. Spine tall.
Instructions
Exhale, roll down into a full C-curve as far as control allows. Hold the position and perform 5 small presses into the circle. Then extend the arms slightly forward while maintaining the curve and add 3–5 more pulses. Inhale, bring arms back. Exhale, roll back up with control.
Teaching cues
- Deepen the abdominal scoop
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