Airplane
Plane of Motion
Sagittal & Coronal
Muscle Focus
Spring Setting
Heavy
Medium or Heavy Long Leg Springs
Top or Mid-Pole Hooks
Spinal Flexors
Recs Atubdominis, Internal Oblique, External Oblique
Spinal Extensors
Erector Spinae, Semispinalis, Deep Posterior Spinal Group
Spinal Stabilizers
Erector Spinae, Semispinalis, Deep Posterior Spinal Group
Hip Extensors
Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings: Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus & Biceps Femoris
Hip Adductors
Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, Adductor Magnus, Gracilis, Pectineus
Other Muscles at Play
Objectives
Builds strength in the lats and triceps to support shoulder stability and reinforce the connection to the core.
Improves strength and control of the hip extensors as they work in coordination with the internal support system.
Challenges trunk and hip strength by requiring stable, organized control against dynamic leg movement.
Develops refined spring control for smooth, precise resistance management.
To develop hip extensor control while strengthening hamstrings and maintaining deep abdominal connection.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.