Pilates Machine Overhead
Lying on a reformer holding the straps, press the arms down to the sides as the straight legs roll up over the head, then roll back down.
How to do it
Setup
Lying on the carriage, a strap in each hand with the arms up toward the ceiling, legs straight and lifted at an angle.
Steps
- Press the straps down beside the hips.
- At the same time roll the hips up and take the legs over the head.
- Roll down one vertebra at a time as the arms float back up.
Common mistakes
Rolling onto the neck: stop on the shoulder blades, the head still. Throwing the legs over with momentum: the pressing arms and the belly lift them. Dropping the spine down fast: lower it slowly against the springs.
Breathing
Exhale rolling over, inhale rolling down.
