Cat Back · Long Box | Reformer Pilates in 3D
Push the carriage with the hands and lengthen the arms and back.
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Preparation
In this model the footbar is lowered and both knees rest on the box in front. Place both hands on the carriage; confirm the actual setup with your instructor.
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
In this model the footbar is lowered and both knees rest on the box in front. Place both hands on the carriage; confirm the actual setup with your instructor.
Breathing example: Breathe comfortably
2. Movement
Push the carriage with the hands and lengthen the arms and back.
Breathing example: Exhale
3. Observe
Observe length through the rib cage rather than only arching the lower back.
Breathing example: Keep breathing
4. Complete the cycle
Round from the pelvis through the back and draw the carriage in.
Breathing example: Inhale
Observation points
Observe length through the rib cage rather than only arching 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.