Tall Kneeling Shoulder Circle
Reformer Pilates how-to and muscles worked in 3D
Circle the arms outwards from the sides and lift them in front of the shoulders.
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Preparation
Kneel on both knees holding the straps. Place the pelvis above the knees without excessively arching the chest.
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 on both knees holding the straps. Place the pelvis above the knees without excessively arching the chest.
Breathing example: Breathe comfortably
2. Movement
Circle the arms outwards from the sides and lift them in front of the shoulders.
Breathing example: Exhale
3. Observe
Avoid rocking the pelvis as the arms move.
Breathing example: Keep breathing
4. Complete the cycle
Maintain the rib cage position while circling the arms back to the sides.
Breathing example: Inhale
Observation points
Avoid rocking the pelvis as the arms move.
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 Shoulder Circle. 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.