diff --git a/examples/rac/rac_data_collection.py b/examples/rac/rac_data_collection.py
index edf7768bc..7cdc4d171 100644
--- a/examples/rac/rac_data_collection.py
+++ b/examples/rac/rac_data_collection.py
@@ -309,6 +309,8 @@ def reset_loop(
 ):
     """Reset period where human repositions environment."""
     print(f"\n[RaC] Reset time: {reset_time_s}s - reposition environment")
+    print("      Teleop active - move leader arms to home position")
+    teleop.disable_torque()
 
     timestamp = 0
     start_t = time.perf_counter()
diff --git a/examples/rac/rac_data_collection_openarms.py b/examples/rac/rac_data_collection_openarms.py
index 3fdf4cd08..3b9649ffd 100644
--- a/examples/rac/rac_data_collection_openarms.py
+++ b/examples/rac/rac_data_collection_openarms.py
@@ -341,6 +341,8 @@ def reset_loop(
 ):
     """Reset period where human repositions environment."""
     print(f"\n[RaC] Reset time: {reset_time_s}s - reposition environment")
+    print("      Teleop active - move leader arms to home position")
+    teleop.disable_torque()
 
     timestamp = 0
     start_t = time.perf_counter()