Seated Half Curl back / Level 1 Alt block (#035)
Prenatal
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1m 55s
Seated 1/2 Roll back with hands in straps.
A great alternative to the Reverse Knee Tuck series in our Reformer 1 Example Class.
Set Up
Sitting up tall / wrists in line with shoulders. Holding straps for challenge, or further up the ropes for more support.
Level 1 / Base Scoop through tummy, rolling back, keep tail-bone tucked between legs. Curl forward, restacking the spine, lifting tall. Repeat here f0r 30-45 seconds.
Layer 2 / Progression
Come down into 1/2 curl back, hold, & open arms out to side, squeezing behind shoulder blades. Nod head, roll forward, restack spine. Continue here for 30-45 seconds.
Layer 3 / Challenge Take out the rest. Curl back to halfway and hold here. Just the arms opening to the side, closing and reopening. 20 seconds.
Finisher / Hold, option to float legs up. 5 secs
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