Reformer Pilates
Illustration of Side Splits on the Pilates reformer

Exercise

Lateral hip and adductor control in standing carriage split.

Setup instructions

Stand with one foot on platform and one on carriage, facing side.

Breathing cues

Exhale to open, inhale to return.

Movement steps

  1. 1Press carriage out laterally with control and return without collapsing trunk.

Common mistakes

Knees locking; pelvis hiking; losing foot pressure on platform side.

Safety notes

Use shorter range and support if balance is limited.

Connections

Muscles worked

Equipment needed

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