04/10/2026
Your lower back shouldn’t be doing all the work 👀
Getting strong, controlled feet in straps during long spine and short spine is all about technique, not how far you can move.
Here, yogahub’s Head of Pilates, Dearbhla demonstrates how to maintain control through the movement without collapsing into the lower back. The right setup, alignment and cueing can completely change how an exercise feels and where you feel the work.
And this is exactly why great instruction matters. A good Pilates teacher doesn’t just show you the movement — they help you understand it, feel it and perform it safely and effectively.
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Save this post for your next reformer class and see if you can find that same control. ✨
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