Side Splits – Bent Knee Weight Shift
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Leg Work
- Level: Intermediate
- Body position: Standing
- Repetitions: 6–8 reps
- Springs: 1 Blue (Medium) – 1 Red + 1 Yellow
- Headrest: Any
- Footbar: Any
Starting position
Stand with one foot on the platform and the other on the carriage. Bend the standing leg more deeply while the other leg moves the carriage. Torso slightly inclined forward but controlled
Instructions
Inhale to press the carriage out. Exhale to return while maintaining control over the standing leg
Teaching cues
- Weight stays on standing leg
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