Standing Lateral Flexion (Hand Walk)
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Warm-up
- Level: Beginner
- Body position: Standing
- Repetitions: 3-4 reps each side
- Springs: Any
- Headrest: As needed
- Footbar: Any
Starting position
Stand tall next to the reformer with feet hip-width apart. Arms by sides. Spine long and neutral.
Instructions
Inhale to prepare. Exhale, lean to one side while sliding the hand down the side of the leg, keeping the torso facing forward without rotation. Inhale, return to center. Repeat on the other side.
Teaching cues
- Avoid rotating the torso
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