Pilates Machine Russian Squat
Standing on a Pilates reformer holding the straps, sink into a squat with the arms reaching forward, then stand and draw the straps down to the thighs.
How to do it
Setup
Standing on the carriage facing the straps, feet hip-width, a strap in each hand, arms long by the thighs.
Steps
- Sit back into a squat as the straight arms rise forward to shoulder height.
- Keep the heels down and the knees over the toes.
- Drive up to standing, pulling the straps down to the thighs.
Common mistakes
Heels lifting off the carriage: sit back so the weight stays over the whole foot. Bending the elbows on the pull: keep the arms straight. Rushing on a moving carriage: slow and controlled both ways.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale up.
