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Arms Facing Side 2

reformer exercise library • 2m 53s

PURPOSE:
- Strengthen arms and shoulder muscles: rotator cuff, deltoid, brachialis, biceps, triceps, pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi.
- Strengthen scapular stabilizers: serratus anterior, trapezius and rhomboids.
- Increase torso and pelvic stabilization.

SPRINGS:
One light to one heavy spring.

EXERCISES IN THIS VIDEO:
- Overhead Press
- High 5th

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