Tree is the last exercise to come in the Short Box Series on the Reformer. With one leg in the strap and the other free, it requires even more control. It tests flexibility, balance, and the lift of the spine.

A more advanced option - push flat hands into the ground to find more extension of the upper back during the back bend. Keep pushing into the ground and circle the leg three times in either direction while keeping the hips stable on the box.

Tree with a strap is a great way to assist with lifting the leg, or finding a deeper stretch. The strap essentially gives the feeling of lengthening the arms in order to hold the leg up. The strap can aid in lifting the spine tall in a seated, upright position.

SPRING:
Two outside springs

REPETITIONS:
Three on each leg

- Push the foot and leg into the strap throughout the entirety of the movement
- Keep the shoulders down
- Pull the waist away from the thigh as the body lowers and lifts
- Square the hips off before moving

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