Lever Abduction Leg Raise
Lying on a reformer with the feet in the straps, the straight legs rise and open into a wide V, then close and lower against the springs.
How to do it
Setup
Lying on the carriage, head on the rest, a strap around each foot, legs straight and together at an angle above the carriage.
Steps
- Raise the straight legs toward vertical.
- Open them wide apart, then draw them back together.
- Lower the joined legs with control and repeat.
Common mistakes
Lower back lifting off the carriage as the legs lower: stop them higher. Knees bending in the straps: keep the legs long. Letting the springs pull the legs together: close them slowly.
Breathing
Exhale opening, inhale closing.
