Stomach Massage – Reach Overhead (Ball Behind Sacrum)
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Abs/Core
- Level: Intermediate
- Body position: Seated-FacingFootbar
- Repetitions: 6-8 reps
- Springs: 2 Red – 1 Red + 1 Blue
- Headrest: Any
- Footbar: Low
- Prop: Ball
Starting position
Sit at the front of the carriage with feet on footbar in V position. Ball placed behind the sacrum creating a slight recline. Arms reach overhead with soft elbows.
Instructions
Exhale, press the carriage out while maintaining the lifted torso and overhead arm position. Inhale, return the carriage in, keeping the arms stable and the spine supported without arching.
Teaching cues
- Avoid arching the lower back
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