Side Splits – Turnout (External Rotation)
- 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 in external rotation. Weight evenly distributed, torso upright
Instructions
Inhale to press the carriage out. Exhale to bring it back in with control. Optionally open the arms out in a T-shape when opening the carriage.
Teaching cues
- Maintain turnout from the hips
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