Short Box – Twist

Equipment: Reformer
Category: Abs/Core
Level: Intermediate
Body position: Seated-ShortBox
Repetitions: 4-6 reps each side
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, pole held at chest height, spine tall

Instructions

Inhale to prepare. Exhale to roll halfway back into a small C-curve. Inhale to rotate the torso to one side. Exhale to return to center. Repeat to the other side, then roll up to sitting

Teaching cues

Rotation comes from the waist

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