From the reformer classes of Spring Setting and Key Facts
- Springs
- 1× light
- Reps
- 8–10 reps per variation
- Level
- Intermediate
- Equipment
- Reformer
- Muscles
- Obliques, Hip flexors, Shoulder girdle
- Video tutorial
- in the member area
Starting Position
Facing left, the front long strap lies across the left thigh, elbows on the carriage, legs in tabletop.
Step-by-Step Flow
- Tilt the legs in tabletop to the right, toward the footbar.
- Extend the legs long up toward the ceiling.
Cues for Teaching
- The elbows stay under the shoulders, the chest open.
- Only tilt as far as both elbows stay down.
- The strap leads the movement — you brake it.
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 “Archer Series: Single-Arm Weight Work”The whole exercise on video, step by step, with springs and cues. The video plays inside the plan.Go to the plan →