Seated Twist Reach | Reformer Pilates in 3D
Reach both hands forwards and upwards while rotating the rib cage away from the arms.
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Preparation
Sit on the box with a single strap held in both hands. Prepare to move the arms and rib cage in opposite directions.
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 on the box with a single strap held in both hands. Prepare to move the arms and rib cage in opposite directions.
Breathing example: Breathe comfortably
2. Movement
Reach both hands forwards and upwards while rotating the rib cage away from the arms.
Breathing example: Exhale
3. Observe
Keep both sitting bones supported.
Breathing example: Keep breathing
4. Complete the cycle
Bring the hands towards the chest and return the rib cage to face forwards.
Breathing example: Inhale
Observation points
Keep both sitting bones supported.
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.