From the reformer classes of Spring Setting and Key Facts
- Springs
- 1× light
- Reps
- 8–10 reps per variation
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- Reformer
- Muscles
- Glutes, Quadriceps, Lateral trunk
- Video tutorial
- in the member area
Starting Position
Standing on the right side of the Reformer, facing left, the right thigh in the long strap, hands on the hips (or reaching long forward).
Step-by-Step Flow
- Squat.
- Hands behind the head, squat and lean the upper body to the left toward the footbar.
- Squat with pulses up and down.
Cues for Teaching
- In the squat the hips travel back, the weight stays in the heels.
- In the side lean the pelvis stays square, only the upper body reaches over.
- Keep the pulses small and low — don’t come out of the squat.
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: Starting in the Well”The whole exercise on video, step by step, with springs and cues. The video plays inside the plan.Go to the plan →