Round Back | Reformer Pilates in 3D
Maintain the rounded back as the legs extend, with a small change at the ankles.
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Preparation
Sit with the feet on the bar and hands supporting the carriage beside the body. Keep the back rounded and the neck long.
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
Sit with the feet on the bar and hands supporting the carriage beside the body. Keep the back rounded and the neck long.
Breathing example: Breathe comfortably
2. Movement
Maintain the rounded back as the legs extend, with a small change at the ankles.
Breathing example: Exhale
3. Observe
Avoid suddenly releasing the rounded position.
Breathing example: Keep breathing
4. Complete the cycle
Align the ankles and knees while bending the legs to return the carriage.
Breathing example: Inhale
Observation points
Avoid suddenly releasing the rounded position.
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.