Side Stretch
reformer exercise library
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16m
PURPOSE:
- Strengthen the abdominals including internal and external obliques.
- Strengthen the lateral torso including latissimus dorsi, quadratus lumborum (QL), psoas, gluteus medius and minimus.
- Increase lateral torso flexibility.
SPRINGS:
All the springs: carriage doesn't move.
EXERCISES IN THIS VIDEO:
- Side Stretch variations
- Side Sit Ups/Side Lifts
- Rotation
- Short Box Mermaid
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