Balanced Body Studio Reformer, Manual

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KNEELING ABDOMINALS, LEVELS 1-2
10 reps Springs: 0 – 2 Bar: None Loops: None
Focus
» Breath – Exhale as knees pull in/ inhale to return to starting
position
» Pelvic stability
» Abdominal strength
» Pelvic stability
» Scapular stability
Precaution
Shoulder, elbow and wrist problems, inability to kneel
Prerequisites
Mat all fours hollowing (pregnant cat abdominals)
Starting position
Kneel on all fours facing straps with hands on the edges of the
frame
Standard Exercise (flat back)
Face straps with knees against shoulder rests, keeping spine
neutral and parallel to the ground, pull carriage toward the head
by flexing at the hips
Variation – Oblique 1
Place both hands on one frame allowing torso to side bend and
rotate while keeping hips as square as possible, pull both legs in
increasing the movement of the torso
Starting position, facing straps
Flat Back
Heels
Oblique 1
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