Inner Thigh Series with the Knee on the Carriage

Spring Setting and Key Facts

Springs

1× light

Reps

8–10 reps per variation

Level

Beginner

Equipment

Reformer, Pilates ball

Body area

Legs, Hips, Core

Muscles

Adductors, Glutes, Core

Starting Position

Standing on the left side with your back to the Reformer, the right foot turned out, optionally the ball under the right heel. The left knee resting on the carriage, hands on the hips.

Step-by-Step Flow

1. Open and close the carriage with the left knee.
2. Add the left arm reaching overhead toward the footbar.
3. Pulses.

Cues for Teaching

• The carriage closes from the inner thigh, not from momentum.
• The pelvis stays square, the upper body upright.
• With the arm overhead the ribs stay knitted.