Pilates Machine Lying Knee Extension on Heels
Reformer footwork on the heels: lying on the carriage with the toes pulled up, press it out to straight legs and draw it back in.
How to do it
Setup
Lying on the carriage, head on the rest, the heels on the footbar with the toes pulled up, knees bent and together.
Steps
- Press through the heels until the legs are straight.
- Draw the carriage back in slowly.
- Keep the toes pulled up the whole time.
Common mistakes
Toes relaxing forward: keep them pulled back so the heels do the pushing. Knees drifting apart: keep them together. Letting the carriage crash in: return it slowly.
Breathing
Exhale pressing out, inhale drawing in.
