Coordination
Plane of Motion
Sagittal & Coronal
Muscle Focus
Spring Setting
Light / Medium
Light or Medium Long Arm Springs
Mid-Pole Hooks
Spinal Flexors
Recs Atubdominis, Internal Oblique, External Oblique
Elbow Extensors
Triceps Brachii, Anconeus
Shoulder Extensors
Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Posterior Deltoid, Triceps Brachii
Hip Flexors
Iliopsoas, Rectus Femoris, Sartorius, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Pectineus
Hip Abductors
Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, Tensor Fascia Latae
Hip Adductors
Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, Adductor Magnus, Gracilis, Pectineus
Other Muscles at Play
Objectives
Enhance core strength and flexibility in the hip flexors.
Use mind-body awareness to implement the Pilates principles of breathing, flow, and control.
Enhance pelvic stability by engaging the abdominal muscles.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.