Seated Twist Reach
Reformer Pilates how-to and muscles worked in 3D
Keep both hands reaching forwards and upwards in front of you while turning the rib cage towards the side the strap comes from. Relative to the chest, the arms point the opposite way.
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Preparation
Sit on the box holding a single strap in both hands. Raise the arms so both hands reach forwards and upwards in front of you, ready to turn the rib cage towards the side the strap comes from.
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
Sit on the box holding a single strap in both hands. Raise the arms so both hands reach forwards and upwards in front of you, ready to turn the rib cage towards the side the strap comes from.
Breathing example: Breathe comfortably
2. Movement
Keep both hands reaching forwards and upwards in front of you while turning the rib cage towards the side the strap comes from. Relative to the chest, the arms point the opposite way.
Breathing example: Exhale
3. Observe
Keep both sitting bones supported.
Breathing example: Keep breathing
4. Complete the cycle
Bring the hands towards the chest and return the rib cage to face forwards.
Breathing example: Inhale
Observation points
Keep both sitting bones supported.
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 Seated Twist Reach. 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.