Low Oblique Leg Press
Reformer Pilates how-to and muscles worked in 3D
Extend the upper knee and hip to press against the bar.
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Preparation
Support the lower forearm on the carriage in a side-lying position. Place the upper, selected foot on the bar and bend the lower leg for support.
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
Support the lower forearm on the carriage in a side-lying position. Place the upper, selected foot on the bar and bend the lower leg for support.
Breathing example: Breathe comfortably
2. Movement
Extend the upper knee and hip to press against the bar.
Breathing example: Exhale
3. Observe
Avoid sinking into the supporting shoulder.
Breathing example: Keep breathing
4. Complete the cycle
Support the trunk through the forearm and bend the upper knee to return.
Breathing example: Inhale
Observation points
Avoid sinking into the supporting shoulder.
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 Low Oblique Leg Press. 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.