Tall Kneeling Shoulder Circle | Reformer Pilates in 3D
Circle the arms outwards from the sides and lift them in front of the shoulders.
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Preparation
Kneel on both knees holding the straps. Place the pelvis above the knees without excessively arching the chest.
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
Kneel on both knees holding the straps. Place the pelvis above the knees without excessively arching the chest.
Breathing example: Breathe comfortably
2. Movement
Circle the arms outwards from the sides and lift them in front of the shoulders.
Breathing example: Exhale
3. Observe
Avoid rocking the pelvis as the arms move.
Breathing example: Keep breathing
4. Complete the cycle
Maintain the rib cage position while circling the arms back to the sides.
Breathing example: Inhale
Observation points
Avoid rocking the pelvis as the arms move.
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.