The Hundred – Legs Lowered Straight
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Abs/Core
- Level: Intermediate
- Body position: Supine
- Repetitions: 100 pumps
- Springs: 1 Red (Heavy) – 1 Red + 1 Blue
- Headrest: As needed
- Footbar: Any
Starting position
Supine, arms long by sides hovering off carriage, legs extended low on a diagonal, chest lifted, neutral pelvis
Instructions
Lift into a chest curl and extend the legs out on a low diagonal, only as far as neutral alignment can be maintained. Pump the arms continuously while breathing 5 small sniffs in and 5 small sniffs out. Maintain the position for 100 pumps without arching the lower back.
Teaching cues
- Lower the legs only as far as you can stay connected
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