PILATESOLOGY ENCYCLOPEDIA: SMALL BARREL

Horseback with the Small Barrel

LEVEL

Advanced

SETUP

1 spring, Footbar down, Box in Long position, Headpiece down

REPETITIONS

3x

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GOALS & BENEFITS

Allows tall people to do this exercise
Mimics the Ladder Barrel where this exercise is taught first
Good for people whose legs are sensitive to edge of box

TIPS & CUES

Place Small Barrel on top of long box and sit on it as you would regularly
Keep a stable and lifted C curve throughout movement
Keep straps taught and in front of body throughout arm movements
Keep arms well connected to Powerhouse

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