REFORMER EXERCISE LIBRARY

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  • Mermaid Stretch and Side Bend Press

    PURPOSE:
    - Stretch the lateral torso: quadratus lumborum, latissimus dorsi, internal and external obliques and intercostals.
    - Increase scapular stability.
    - Strengthen the arms and shoulder muscles (Side Bend Press).
    - Strengthen the scapular stabilizers (Side Bend Press).

    SPRINGS:
    Mermaid: One...

  • Pulling Straps

    PURPOSE:
    - Strengthen the back of the body: latissimus dorsi, teres major, lower trapezius, erector spanae, gluteus maximus and hamstrings.
    - Strengthen the abdominals in a prone position.
    - Increase scapular stability.

    SPRINGS:
    - One medium to one heavy + one medium

  • Roll Down

    PURPOSE:
    - Strengthen abdominals.
    - Stretch the low back.
    - Maintain abdominal support for the low back while in lumbar flexion.

    SPRINGS:
    - One medium to one heavy + one medium

    PROPS TO HELP:
    8-10 inch ball
    Loop band

  • Rowing Back

    PURPOSE:
    - Strengthen arm and shoulder muscles.
    - Strengthen scapular stabilizers: serratus anterior, trapezius and rhomboids.
    - Strengthen abdominals and hip flexors.
    - Stretch hamstrings and back.
    - Increase dynamic torso stabilization.
    - Improve coordination.

    SPRINGS:
    One medium spring to one...

  • Rowing Front

    PURPOSE:
    - Strengthen the shoulder muscles: pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, rotator cuff and deltoid.
    - Strengthen scapular stabilizers: serratus anterior, trapezius and rhomboids.
    - Strengthen the abdominals and hip flexors.
    - Stretch hamstrings.
    - Increase torso stabilization.
    - Improve coo...

  • Rows

    PURPOSE:
    - Strengthen shoulder muscles.
    - Strengthen scapular stabilizers.

    SPRINGS:
    One heavy spring to two heavy springs.

    EXERCISES IN THIS VIDEO:
    - Narrow Row
    - Wide Row

  • Scooter

    PURPOSE:
    - Strengthen quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes.
    - Strengthen abdominals.
    - Increase pelvic stability.
    - Increase scapular stability.

    SPRINGS:
    - One heavy to one medium + one heavy springs.

  • Semi Circle

    PURPOSE:
    - Strengthen abdominals.
    - Strengthen spinal extensors.
    - Strengthen scapular stabilizers.
    - Increase spinal mobility.
    - Increase hip flexor flexibility.

    SPRINGS:
    Two heavy springs on the outer hooks.

  • Short Box Abs

    PURPOSE:
    - Strengthen abdominals.
    - Strengthen back extensor muscles (especially in flat back).
    - Stretch the low back (especially in round back).
    - Learn balanced strength between front of the body (abdominals) and back of the body (back extensors).

    SPRINGS:
    - All the springs: carriage doesn't ...

  • Short Spine and Long Spine

    PURPOSE:
    - Increase flexibility of the spine and hamstrings.
    - Improve spinal alignment.
    - Develop balance in the spinal musculature.
    - Strengthen abdominals.
    - Strengthen hamstrings and gluteus maximus.

    SPRINGS:
    One medium + one heavy springs to two heavy springs.

  • Side Plank Hip Lifts

    PURPOSE:
    - Strengthen the abdominals including internal and external obliques.
    - Strengthen the rotator cuff.
    - Increase scapular stabilization.

    SPRINGS:
    One medium spring.

    Great prep work for the Star exercise.

  • Side Stretch

    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 ...

  • Single Leg Footwork

    PURPOSE:
    - Strengthen the leg muscles: internal and external rotators, quadriceps, hamstrings, abductors, adductors, calf muscles and ankle stabilizers.
    - Balance the strength between the legs.
    - Learn lumbopelvic stability.
    - Correct hip, leg and ankle alignment.

    SPRINGS:
    One heavy + one medium...

  • Standing Side Splits

    PURPOSE:
    - Strengthen leg and hip muscles: adductors, abductors, quadriceps and hamstrings.
    - Improve balance.
    - Learn lumbopelvic stability in a standing position.

    SPRINGS:
    No springs to one heavy + one light springs (depending on which variation you are doing).

    EXERCISES IN THIS VIDEO:
    - Skat...

  • Stomach Massage

    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 ...

  • Supine Arms

    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:
    One heavy to one heavy + one medium.

  • 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:
    - One medium to two heavy springs

  • 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.
    One heavy spring for Swan.

    EXERCISES IN THIS VIDEO:
    - Overhead arm lifts
    - Reverse Swan
    - Swimmin...

  • Teaser

    PURPOSE:
    - Strengthen abdominals.
    - Strengthen iliopsoas and hip flexors.
    - Develop balance and coordination.

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

  • Up Stretch

    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:
    - One heavy to one heavy + one medium springs.