Kneeling Abs Facing Front
reformer exercise library
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9m 6s
PURPOSE:
- Strengthen abdominals and hip flexors.
- Increase pelvic stability.
- Increase scapular stability.
- Strengthen shoulder and scapular stabilizers: latissimus dorsi, teres major, serratus anterior, pectoralis major and rotator cuff.
SPRINGS:
No springs to one heavy spring depending on where the hands are and what the focus is (more abdominal work or more upper body work).
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PURPOSE:
- Strengthen the torso: abdominals, erector spinae, gluteus maximus, adductors and shoulder girdle.
- Strengthen scapular stabilizers: serratus anterior, lower trapezius and pectorals major.
- Increase scapular stability.SPRINGS:
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PURPOSE:
- Stretch the anterior hip: psoas, iliacus, rectus femoris and satorius.
- Stretch the abdominals.SPRINGS:
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