Backstroke
Plane of Motion
Sagittal, Coronal & Transverse
Muscle Focus
Spring Setting
Light / Medium
Light or Medium Long Arm Springs
Mid-Pole Hooks
Spinal Flexors
Recs Atubdominis, Internal Oblique, External Oblique
Hip Flexors
Iliopsoas, Rectus Femoris, Sartorius, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Pectineus
Hip Adductors
Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, Adductor Magnus, Gracilis, Pectineus
Shoulder Extensors
Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Posterior Deltoid, Triceps Brachii
Shoulder Horizontal Abductors
Posterior Deltoid, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Middle Deltoid, Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major
Shoulder Adductors
Pectoralis Major, Anterior Deltoid, Coracobrachialis
Other Muscles at Play
Objectives
Enhance the strength of your abdominal muscles, hip flexors and hip adductors.
Enhance lumbo-pelvic stabilization.
Enhance coordination of the arms and legs against a strong stable core and trunk.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.