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Reformer Lying Knee Extension

Learn how to perform Reformer Lying Knee Extension, a Legs exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.

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STEP 1

Setup

Lie on the reformer with shoulders aligned against the rests and both feet secure on the footbar.

STEP 2

Start phase

Keep your pelvis steady and extend your knees to move the carriage away.

STEP 3

End phase

Finish without locking your knees, then bend them slowly to return.

STEP 4

Target muscles

This movement primarily works your quadriceps. Focus on controlling the motion through these muscles.

STEP 5

Common mistakes

Avoid letting your knees cave inward or bending so deeply that your pelvis lifts from the support.

STEP 6

Breathing

Exhale as you press away and inhale as you return.

STEP 7

Coach tip

Do not enter spring tension as kilograms. Record controlled out-and-back repetitions only.

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