Obliques (aka Criss-Cross family) train segmental thoracic flexion + rotation while the pelvis stays quiet. They build rotational trunk endurance, hip dissociation, and breath coordination—core skills for gait, sport, and daily turning.
An Overview of the Pilates Reformer
An advanced prone thoracic extension with bilateral knee flexion holding the ankles/shins and a gentle forward–back rocking about the lower ribs/upper abdomen. It integrates...
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