Wipe the Table (Polishing)
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Arm Work
- Level: Beginner
- Body position: Seated-FacingFootbar
- Repetitions: 8–12 reps
- Springs: 1 Yellow (Light) – 1 Red (Heavy)
- Headrest: Down
- Footbar: Any
Starting position
Sit upright on the carriage facing the footbar. Legs extended forward or crossed. Hold one strap in each hand with arms bent by the sides, palms facing down once extended
Instructions
Exhale to press both arms straight forward to shoulder height. Continue the movement by opening the arms out and circling them back toward the sides of the body. Inhale to return to the starting position
Teaching cues
- Initiate by reaching forward first
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