Pilates Reformer Exercise: Stomach Massage | Pilates Anytime

Muscle Focus: Abdominals and Legs.
Objective: Strengthening the abdominals and legs.
Reformer Setup: Start with two to four springs depending on the amount of resistance desired. The footbar is up and a sticky pad is placed on the carriage to avoid slipping while moving.
Start Position: Sit on the carriage as close to the edge as possible. This position may need to be adjusted depending on flexibility. Hands are holding onto the front of the carriage and the spine is in a lengthened c-curve. Feet are positioned on the footbar with the heels together and toes apart.
Movement:
Round Back: Maintaining the spinal position, press the carriage out until legs are straight. Keeping the legs straight, lower and lift the heels then return the carriage home. Repeat as desired.
Flat Back: Move the arms back to the shoulder blocks and sit upright so the spine is long. Maintaining a flat back, press the carriage out until the legs are straight. Keeping the legs straight, lower and lift the heels then return the carriage home. Repeat as desired.
Reach: Maintaining the same spinal position as the Flat Back variation, reach the arms forward slightly higher than the shoulders. Keeping the lift of the spine, repeat the same action as the Round Back and Flat Back versions.
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