From the reformer classes of Spring Setting and Key Facts
- Springs
- 1× light (1× medium for more support)
- Reps
- 6–8 reps
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- Reformer, Short box
- Muscles
- Latissimus dorsi, Shoulder girdle, Core
- Video tutorial
- in the member area
Starting Position
Both elbows come onto the carriage, the knees stay stacked on the platform.
Step-by-Step Flow
- Slide the elbows forward toward the end of the Reformer.
- Come back until the elbows are under the shoulders again.
Cues for Teaching
- Only slide as far as the lower back stays long.
- The way back comes from the back, not from the arms.
- The knees stay stacked and quiet on the platform.
Featured in These Classes
This exercise is part of a ready-made reformer class plan with class outline, springs and cues:
With video in the plan “Reformer for Beginners: Ball Basics”The whole exercise on video, step by step, with springs and cues. The video plays inside the plan.Go to the plan →