Controlled forward lunge on the Reformer with integrated overhead arm balance. There is something about finishing a movement with the arms lifted overhead that makes everyone feel slightly heroic. The carriage is still, the spine is tall, the legs are split, and for a brief moment the body looks organised and powerful. Or at least that is the intention. In today’s Movement Monday I want to talk about the forward lunge on the Reformer, and more specifically that final balance

Group performing standing side lunges on Reformers using long boxes to build leg strength and control This version takes the classic Skater and gives it a twist. The box adds height, support, and a serious challenge to balance and control. One foot stands on the box, the other on the moving carriage. As you press the carriage out, you are not just working the legs, you are asking your hips, core, and stabilisers to hold everything together. The setup makes it safer for some c