CIRCLE SAW, LEVEL 2
4 reps Springs: 2 short yellow springs from above on Push-
through Bar
Focus
» Breath – exhale stretch, inhale to circle out, exhale reach,
inhale circle back
» Spinal fl exibility in rotation
» Scapula stability/mobility
» Abdominal hollowing and lift
» Coordination of breath with full spinal mobility
Precautions
Some back injuries, shoulder injuries
Prerequisites
Mat - Saw
Starting Position
Sit on table facing Tower with feet against upright bars, right
hand pushing up on the Push-through Bar, left hand reaching
toward right foot.
Standard Exercise
Sweep left hand toward left foot and continue to circle arm
out and around, allowing torso to lean back while maintaining
abdominal lift and torso integrity until the left hand reaches over
the right arm toward the right foot.
Reverse the circle
Do four repetitions using each arm, keep both sit bones anchored
for pelvic stability (or release one slightly to increase stretch).
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