Tall Kneeling Twist
Reformer Pilates how-to and muscles worked in 3D
Maintain pelvic orientation while turning the rib cage and hands towards the selected side.
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Preparation
Kneel sideways with a single loop held in both hands in front. Support both knees evenly and face the pelvis forwards.
Check your equipment manual and the setup taught by your instructor. Model spring colours and dimensions are not equipment settings.
Four movement phases
1. Set up
Kneel sideways with a single loop held in both hands in front. Support both knees evenly and face the pelvis forwards.
Breathing example: Breathe comfortably
2. Movement
Maintain pelvic orientation while turning the rib cage and hands towards the selected side.
Breathing example: Exhale
3. Observe
Observe rotation through the rib cage rather than simply swinging the arms.
Breathing example: Keep breathing
4. Complete the cycle
Maintain rope tension as the chest returns to face forwards.
Breathing example: Inhale
Observation points
Observe rotation through the rib cage rather than simply swinging the arms.
Breathing is an example. Stay within the range you have learned and stop if you experience pain or discomfort.
These English notes describe the prototype model. They are not a personalised exercise prescription or a complete teaching syllabus. The content is being produced under the supervision of CoconeRu. Move and reviewed in stages. This does not provide medical advice or an individual exercise prescription.
Match the name with the movement
The lesson name is Tall Kneeling Twist. Similar names can refer to different setups, support points or teaching intentions. Compare this preparation and its four phases with the variation you learned.
What to check in 3D
- Pause the start and identify contact with the mat, bar or carriage.
- Choose a phase and view the limbs and trunk from another angle.
- Read the return and breathing cue, then note a question for your instructor.