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Low barrel is known as the Spine Corrector because one of
its main applications is to support and correct imbalances
in the spine. It also is used to stretch the tight muscles
in the chest, shoulders and hips. The Spine Corrector helps
balance muscles and develop a more nimble and flexible spine. |
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| SPINE CORRECTOR (LOW BARREL): Arm Circles
Joseph
Pilates recognized that the rounded upper back (hyperkyphosis)
is a most common postural deviation. He designed a variety
of exercise apparatus he named Spine Correctors that are barrel
shaped which would give the client support during backward
bending
of the spine (spinal extension). Supported spinal extension
gently stretches the spine backward and opens the front of
the trunk.
Adding the Arm Circles with light hand weights further increases
the shoulders’ range of motion and conditions the deep
stabilizing muscles.
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