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Kneeling Abs Facing Front

REFORMER EXERCISE LIBRARY • 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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