PILATESOLOGY ENCYCLOPEDIA: REFORMER

Rowing Series: Into the Sternum, 90 Degrees, From Chest, From Hips, Shave, and Hug

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LEVEL

Advanced

SETUP

1 spring, Footbar down, Headpiece down

REPETITIONS

3x each exercise

GOALS & BENEFITS
  • Conditions & balances muscles of chest, shoulders and back
  • Connects upper body to Powerhouse
  • Encourages optimal alignment of spine
TIPS & CUES
  • Cross ankles if legs don’t fit between shoulder blocks
  • Stay connected to springs as long as possible
  • Begin with pelvis upright, spine lifted out of hips
  • As arms lifts spine lifts; keep pressing out into handles