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Photo Reference for Beginner Pilates Reformer Workout

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Updated September 16, 2011

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Short Box - Flat Back
Photo Reference for Beginner Pilates Reformer Workout
The short box goes over the shoulder blocks. Flexed feet go under the strap. 5 reps.

Tips:
Sit up on the sitbones and think of the up the front and down the back feeling through the legs.
Be sure to keep the torso in one piece, in line with the pelvis. Lift up and back through the belly. Don't arch back. Keep the arms engaged in the back.
Inhale to go back. Exhale to come up.

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