Short Box: Tree
Advanced (7/10)Reformer
Position: SeatedEnergy: 6/10~60s
Cueing
Walk hands down the leg while rolling back; find support at the bottom; return by climbing back up the 'tree'.
Anatomy & Muscles
PrimarySecondary
Primary Muscles
Rectus Abdominis
Secondary Muscles
External ObliquesTransverse AbdominisErector Spinae
Regressions
Don't go all the way back; keep knee slightly bent; use a strap.
Progressions
Full spinal extension at the bottom; hands-free climb; slower articulation.
Common Errors
Neck strain; loss of strap tension; snapping back up.
Contraindications
- Lumbar Disc Hernia
- Osteoporosis (Flexion Risk)
- Shoulder Sensitivity
- Wrist Sensitivity
