Side Splits – Parallel (Legs Straight)
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Leg Work
- Level: Beginner
- Body position: Standing
- Repetitions: 8–10 reps
- Springs: 1 Blue (Medium) – 1 Red + 1 Yellow
- Headrest: Any
- Footbar: Any
Starting position
Stand with one foot on the platform and one on the carriage. Legs straight and parallel, feet pointing forward. Weight evenly distributed, torso upright over the legs
Instructions
Inhale to press the carriage out to the side. Exhale to control the carriage back in without losing alignment. Optionally open the arms out in a T-shape when opening the carriage.
Teaching cues
- Keep weight centered
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