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  • Begin seated or in a half-kneeling position on the reformer, facing the straps.
  • Hold the strap with one hand, arm extended forward at shoulder height, palm facing inward.
  • Engage your core and sit tall or kneel upright, maintaining a neutral spine.
  • Initiate the movement by pulling the strap back into a row — bend your elbow and draw it towards your waist, keeping the elbow close to your body.
  • As you row, allow your torso to rotate toward the pulling arm, leading the rotation from the thoracic spine (mid-back), not the hips or shoulders alone.
  • Keep the opposite hand relaxed by your side or resting lightly on your ribcage for feedback.
  • Slowly return to the starting position with control, allowing your trunk to de-rotate and arm to extend.
  • Complete repetitions as prescribed by your physiotherapist.