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ARM WORK, LEVEL 1 - 2
4 - 10 reps
Springs:
1-2
Box:
long, short or none
Loops:
very short, short or regular
Focus
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Breath – inhale pull/exhale release
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Biceps, triceps, pectoralis and deltoid strengthening
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Scapular stabilization
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Torso stabilization
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Sitting posture
Precautions
Wrist, arm or shoulder problems, back problems with limited
sitting ability
Sitting variations for all exercises
Sitting on carriage, cross-legged, legs straight or kneeling
Exercises Facing the Straps
Biceps
Holding very short loops in hands, bend elbows to pull straps to
shoulders.
Triceps/Posterior Deltoid
Loops in hands, arms straight, pull straps back level with hips and
pulse arms back
Exercises Facing Footbar
Serve a tray
Sitting facing footbar, regular loops in hands, elbows bent, reach
forward, straighten arms, open arms to the side palm up and
return
Hug a tree
Sitting facing footbar, regular loops in hands, arms out to sides,
soft elbows, bring fingertips toward each other
Biceps
Serve a tray
Triceps
Hug a tree
Summary of Contents for Allegro Reformer
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