09/16/2026
Form matters, especially on the Reformer.
Sometimes the smallest adjustment can completely change how an exercise feels and which muscles are actually doing the work. A few things we’re always looking for in class:
• Step into the straps one foot at a time so you maintain control of the carriage and avoid sudden changes in spring tension.
• In tabletop, stack your knees over your hips with a 90° bend and keep your shins parallel to the floor while maintaining lumbopelvic stability.
• In a plank, stabilize through the shoulders and engage your abdominals to maintain a neutral pelvis and one long line from shoulders to the heels, rather than allowing the hips to lift, pike, or the pelvis to drop.
• In a lunge, keep your pelvis square, your front knee tracking over the toes, and maintain alignment through the hip, knee, and ankle.
• When working supine, use your deep core muscles (transverse abdominis, multifidus, diaphragm, and pelvic floor) to help stabilize the pelvis and spine rather than allowing the ribs to flare or the lumbar spine to over-arch.
Good form isn’t about making every movement look “perfect.” It’s about control, alignment, stability, and moving with intention. Small adjustments can make a BIG difference in what you feel and how effectively you’re working.
Save this one for your next Reformer class!
