Single Arm Twist
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Arm Work
- Level: Beginner
- Body position: Seated-FacingStraps
- Repetitions: 6–8 each side
- Springs: 1 Blue (Medium) – 1 Red (Heavy)
- Headrest: Down
- Footbar: No bar
Starting position
Sit upright facing the straps. Hold one strap in the opposite hand with the arm extended forward at shoulder height. The free hand can rest on the thigh or behind the head
Instructions
Exhale to rotate the torso and pull the strap back, keeping the elbow close to the body. Inhale to return to the starting position
Teaching cues
- Keep elbow close
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