Pilates Reformer Encyclopedia: Rowing Series

PILATES REFORMER ROWING SERIES:

LEVEL - Advanced
SETUP - 1 spring, Footbar down, Headpiece down
REPETITIONS - 3x each exercise

GOALS & BENEFITS
Conditions & balances muscles of chest, shoulders and back
Connects upper body to Powerhouse
Encourages optimal alignment of spine

TIPS & CUES
Cross ankles if legs don't fit between shoulder blocks
Stay connected to springs as long as possible
Begin with pelvis upright, spine lifted out of hips
As arms lifts spine lifts; keep pressing out into handles