Short Box: Twist
Advanced (7/10)Reformer
Position: SeatedEnergy: 6/10~45s
Cueing
Rotate from the waist; maintain height in spine; stay centered over sit bones.
Anatomy & Muscles
PrimarySecondary
Primary Muscles
Rectus Abdominis
Secondary Muscles
External ObliquesTransverse AbdominisErector Spinae
Regressions
Smaller rotation; hands on chest; focus on breath only.
Progressions
Twist then hinge back; arms extended to T; slower tempo.
Common Errors
Hips shifting; collapsing the spine; using neck only to twist.
Contraindications
- Lumbar Disc Hernia
- Osteoporosis (Flexion Risk)
- Shoulder Sensitivity
- Wrist Sensitivity
