Chest Expansion + Extension
Plane of Motion
Sagittal & Transverse
Spring Setting
Light / Medium
Light or Medium Long Arm Springs
Shoulder Height Hooks
Muscle Focus
Spinal Extensors
Erector Spinae, Semispinalis, Deep Posterior Spinal Group
Spinal Flexors
Rectus Abdominis, Internal Oblique, External Oblique
Shoulder Horizontal Adductors
Pectoralis Major, Anterior Deltoid, Coracobrachialis
Elbow Extensors
Triceps Brachii, Anconeus
Objectives
Mobilizes the spine through controlled, sequential, articulated movement through flexion and extension.
Challenges shoulder stabilization as the arms move independently of the trunk.
Combines Hug-a-Tree and Shaving to strengthen the shoulders and arms while coordinating the spine through flexion and extension, creating a layered challenge to overall coordination, timing, and control.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.