Which exercise has a 5-10 rep range and is named Elephant?

Which exercise has a 5-10 rep range and is named Elephant?

• A. Round Back
• B. Flat Back
• C. Reach
• D. Elephant

Answer: (D)

In this reformer sequence, reps are shaped by the quality of each movement. The Elephant is a focused, controlled press that targets the posterior chain while keeping the spine long and the pelvis stable. Because it demands precise alignment, engaged hamstrings and calves, and minimal compensations, it’s typically performed in a short, deliberate set—about 5 to 10 repetitions. This lower rep range lets you maintain perfect form, control the carriage smoothly, and avoid fatigue that could undermine technique. The other options describe different body positions or cues and are generally approached with more repetitions or in other progressions, so they don’t fit the specific 5–10 rep pattern associated with Elephant.

In this reformer sequence, reps are shaped by the quality of each movement. The Elephant is a focused, controlled press that targets the posterior chain while keeping the spine long and the pelvis stable. Because it demands precise alignment, engaged hamstrings and calves, and minimal compensations, it’s typically performed in a short, deliberate set—about 5 to 10 repetitions. This lower rep range lets you maintain perfect form, control the carriage smoothly, and avoid fatigue that could undermine technique.

The other options describe different body positions or cues and are generally approached with more repetitions or in other progressions, so they don’t fit the specific 5–10 rep pattern associated with Elephant.