Single Leg Bridge – Circles (Stable Carriage)
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Leg Work
- Level: Intermediate
- Body position: Supine
- Repetitions: 4-6 circles each direction
- Springs: 1 Red + 1 Blue – 2 Red
- Headrest: Down
- Footbar: High
Starting position
Start in bridge position, one foot on footbar, other leg extended to ceiling, pelvis lifted and stable
Instructions
Maintain a lifted bridge with the carriage completely still. Move the lifted leg into small controlled circles, keeping pelvis level. Complete circles in one direction, then reverse. Lower the leg, switch sides, then roll down with control
Teaching cues
- Keep carriage completely still
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