What is the per-leg repetition count for Back Splits (I, II, III)?

• A. 3 each leg
• B. 1 each leg
• C. 2 per leg
• D. 4 per leg

Answer: (A)

Back Splits on the Reformer are best practiced with three controlled repetitions on each leg. This deliberate count supports maintaining precise alignment, stable spine, and steady breath as you move through the I, II, and III variations. Each rep should be smooth and purposeful: lengthen through the spine, engage the hamstrings and glutes as the leg extends, and keep the carriage moving with control rather than speed. Three reps per leg give enough volume to build neuromuscular coordination and balance between sides without letting fatigue degrade technique. Too few reps wouldn’t reinforce the pattern, while more than three can undermine form and safety as the work increases across the variations. So, three repetitions on each leg is the standard approach for Back Splits I, II, III.