Life Fitness Peak Pilates Reformer - Manual (Page 42)

Peak PilateSystem Owner’s Guide 39
Execution
1. Use the hamstrings and the abdominals to press and
push the Carriage back.
2. Deepen the abdominals to close the Carriage back
in. Pause for three counts to exhale fully from the
low belly. Keep focus on your belly. Keep your
shoulders relaxed and wide, and your spine round
with the body weight equally distributed between
the hands and feet.
3. Using your abdominals to move the Carriage, repeat
five times with control.
Caution: Those who have blood pressure concerns should be extremely cautious when the head is in
a low position.
If dizziness or nausea occur, avoid this exercise.
If you have tight hamstrings and/or calves, relax your toes.
If you have wrist and shoulder problems, pay close attention to the hand and wrist
alignment.
Make sure your body weight is distributed equally between both arms. Keep your wrists in
line with your shoulders.