Pilates Reformer 101 Ep. 3 | Upper Body & Posture

This beginner Pilates Reformer upper body and posture workout is Episode 3 of Reformer 101, designed to build strength, alignment, and confidence on the reformer. Welcome to Pilates Reformer 101 Ep. 3! In this beginner-friendly reformer Pilates class, we focus on the upper body and posture with simple, controlled movements designed to help you build strength from the inside out. This workout is perfect if you are newer to the Pilates reformer and want to feel more confident using the straps, practicing shoulder mobility, strengthening the arms, and improving posture. We’ll work through seated upper-body exercises, gentle rotation, rowing variations, biceps, chest opening, long box work, and a beautiful mermaid stretch to finish. You’ll need: A Pilates reformer, straps, and a long box Suggested spring: 1 red spring, or adjust as needed for your body and reformer This class is part of the Pilates Reformer 101 Beginner Series, created to help you build confidence, strength, and control one workout at a time. Move at your own pace, listen to your body, and remember — progress over perfection. Springs: 1 red spring throughout Props: long box needed at end Foot bar: down to start, up for mermaid cool down Straps: connected throughout Chapters 00:00 Intro + Class Setup 00:54 Seated Posture + Shoulder Warm-Up 02:30 Shoulder Retraction + Protraction Cues 03:35 Arm Mobility + Scapular Control 05:15 Seated Strap Work Begins 06:45 Rotation + Upper Body Control 11:00 Rowing Series for Posture 14:35 Hinged Row + Biceps 17:10 Chest Opening + Arm Control 21:15 Posture Reset + Upper Back Strength 23:05 Hug-a-Tree / Chest Expansion Work 24:38 Long Box Setup 25:00 Long Box Upper Body Strength 29:35 Mermaid Stretch + Cool Down ▶️ Missed Episode 2? Watch Core + Breathing here:    • Beginner Reformer 101 Ep. 2 | Master Your ...   ▶️ Episode 4 drops next Tuesday — Legs + Glutes Deep Dive! 🔔 New reformer pilates workouts every Tuesday at 10am + Thursday at 12pm:    / @pilateswithjenn   #PilatesReformer #BeginnerPilates #PilatesWithJenn ***Disclaimer*** Check with your doctor before beginning any fitness program. Should you experience pain or discomfort at any time while performing the exercises, you should stop immediately. By performing these exercises, you understand and agree that Pilates with Jenn will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you may sustain as a result of exercises performed in these videos.