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Back Stroke

reformer exercise library • 4m 18s

PURPOSE:
- Strengthen the abdominals, hip flexors, latissimus dorsi and adductors.
- Increase coordination.
- Learn pelvic stability.
- Learn to connect arms to core.

SPRINGS:
One heavy spring to one heavy + one light spring.

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