Standing Hip Sequence on the Reformer
If you have tight hips, hamstrings or quads this hip mobilisation sequence is for you. The reformer machine allows you to stretch many muscles often very tight without causing pain. With this sequence not only you will be stretching muscles in your legs and hips but you will activate muscles in the foot, often responsible for compromised hip function.
These exercises can be performed on their own to improve your flexibility or as a warmup prior to a core and lower body workout. If you are hips are stiff, mobilising them at the start of a workout will make your training more efficient.
Reformer Pilates for Hamstring Flexibility
If you wish you had more hamstring flexibility practice this sequence x3 a week for a month and you will be surprised with the results. Flexibility work on the reformer can be both active and passive. With both approaches serving a purpose this sequence combines both. At 14:00 in the sequence you will get the chance to work on your abdominals alongside your hamstrings. Synchronising the firing of these 2 muscle groups is very important for runners and those practicing sports that running.