Stomach Massage
reformer exercise library
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10m
PURPOSE:
- Strengthen the abdominals and the torso.
- Strengthen the legs including the quadriceps, hamstrings, adductors and calves.
- Increase flexibility in lumbar spine, hamstrings and calves.
- Learn scapular stabilization.
SPRINGS:
Two heavy + one medium spring with hands on carriage.
One heavy + one medium spring with hands off.
VARIATIONS IN THIS VIDEO:
- Flat Back
- Round Back
- Reach
- Twist
- Back support
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PURPOSE:
- Strengthen arm and back muscles: triceps, latissimus dorsi, lower trapezius, deltoid and pectoralis major.
- Strengthen the abdominals.
- Maintain neutral spine.
- Learn to connect arms to back and arms to core.SPRINGS:
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Swan and Overhead Press
PURPOSE:
- Strengthen back, posterior shoulders, glutes and hamstrings.
- Strengthen and stretch the abdominals.
- Strengthen the triceps and pectoralis major.
- Increase scapular stability.SPRINGS:
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Swimming and Reverse Swan
PURPOSE:
- Strengthen spinal extensors.
- Strengthen gluteus maximus and hamstrings.
- Increase back extension flexibility.
- Increase pelvic stability.SPRINGS:
One medium spring for Reverse Swan.
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