Kneeling Single Leg Deadlift | Reformer Pilates in 3D
Hinge the trunk forwards at the hip and extend the opposite leg backwards.
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Preparation
Place the selected knee on the cushion and hands on the bar. Support the opposite foot behind and keep the pelvis level.
Check your equipment manual and the setup taught by your instructor. Model spring colours and dimensions are not equipment settings.
Four movement phases
1. Set up
Place the selected knee on the cushion and hands on the bar. Support the opposite foot behind and keep the pelvis level.
Breathing example: Breathe comfortably
2. Movement
Hinge the trunk forwards at the hip and extend the opposite leg backwards.
Breathing example: Exhale
3. Observe
Observe folding at the hip rather than bending from the lower back.
Breathing example: Keep breathing
4. Complete the cycle
Extend the supporting hip to return the upper body.
Breathing example: Inhale
Observation points
Observe folding at the hip rather than bending from the lower back.
Breathing is an example. Stay within the range you have learned and stop if you experience pain or discomfort.
These English notes describe the prototype model. They are not a personalised exercise prescription or a complete teaching syllabus. Professional review is pending.