Lunge on the Box with Scooter & Hinge

Spring Setting and Key Facts

Springs

1× light

Reps

6–8 reps per variation

Level

Beginner

Equipment

Reformer, Short box

Body area

Legs, Glutes, Core

Muscles

Quadriceps, Glutes, Core

Starting Position

The box on the left side of the Reformer, the left leg on the box, the right foot against the shoulder block.

Step-by-Step Flow

1. Lunge.
2. Hold the lunge deep and bend and extend the shoulder-block leg (scooter).
3. Hold the lunge deep and hinge the upper body forward.
4. Hold the lunge deep for 10 counts and optionally stretch the arms long overhead.

Cues for Teaching

• In the lunge, the front knee stays over the ankle.
• The carriage moves slowly — you set the pace.
• In the hinge, the back stays long, the movement comes from the hip.