Pilates Reformer Exercise: Chest Expansion | Pilates Anytime

Muscle Focus: Upper back and arms.
Objective: Strengthen the upper back and arms and improve posture.
Reformer Setup: Start with one medium or light tension spring. This exercise can also be done with no springs, or one to two heavy springs, depending on what works for your body.
Start Position: Kneel on the carriage with the knees against the shoulder pads, shins pressed down, and the tops of the feet flat against the carriage. Hold onto the straps with a closed fist, above the handle, and palms facing in towards each other. Draw the abdominals to the spine, curl the pelvis under, and rise to kneeling. Maintain a straight line through the front of the body from the neck to the knees. Arms are straight and slightly in front of the body.
Movement: Without moving anything else in the body and keeping the shoulders depressed, press both arms straight back, keeping the elbows straight. Option to turn the head right and left while the arms are pressed back. Keeping both arms straight, return them to their start position. Throughout the movement, maintain a connection between the abdominals and the hamstrings, keep both arms narrow into the body, and prevent the back from arching. Repeat two to three more times.
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