Stomach Massage – Single Leg
- 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
Starting position
Sit just behind the sit bones. One foot on the footbar in V position, the other foot placed under the bar extended. Hands either on shoulder rests or carriage depending on variation. Spine lifted or rounded depending on chosen version.
Instructions
Exhale, press the carriage back using one leg, straightening it fully while maintaining pelvic stability. Inhale, bend the standing leg to return the carriage, keeping both sit bones evenly weighted. Repeat on one side before switching.
Teaching cues
- Keep pelvis stable and level
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