Dolphin
Plane of Motion
Sagittal
Spring Setting
Medium
Medium or Heavy Long Leg Springs
Mid-Pole Hooks
Muscle Focus
Hip Adductors
Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, Adductor Magnus, Gracilis, Pectineus
Hip Extensors
Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings: Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus & Biceps Femoris
Knee Extensors
Quadriceps Femoris: Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedius, Vastus Medialis
Knee Flexors
Hamstrings: Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus, Biceps Femoris
Spinal Stabilizers
Erector Spinae, Semispinalis, Deep Posterior Spinal Group
Other Muscles at Play
Objectives
Mobilizes the hips through smooth, controlled ranges of motion.
Refines femur-in-pelvis differentiation and improves the ability to stabilize the hips and spine as the legs move.
Strengthens the hip and knee extensors along with the adductors for balanced lower-body support.
Creates a deep, functional stretch through the hamstrings.
Enhances coordination and reinforces movement memory for more efficient patterning.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.