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Thursday, December 6, 2012

Pop quiz!

Multiple choice.

1.  What are some of the primary muscles the Fundamental Reformer class is using to perform the "long stretch" series prep shown in Figure A?

a. Shoulder stabilizers-trapezius, serratus, pects
b. Abdominals-transverse abdominis, rectus
c. Back extensors-quadratus lumborum, erector spinae, gluts
d. Twelve muscles that make a smile because it's fun to get strong
e. All of the above.


Figure A
Answer:   e.  All of the above.
The "long stretch" performed on the reformer is a plank complicated by instability of the carriage.  It's a whole body exercise and it's fun!!