Draw a Sword
Plane of Motion
Coronal
Muscle Focus
Spring Setting
Light
Light or Medium Long Arm Springs
Shoulder Height Hooks
Shoulder Abductors
Supraspinatus, Middle Deltoid, Pectoralis Major, Serratus Anterior (stabilizes scapula), Trapezius (beyond 90 degrees), Biceps Brachii (when shoulder is externally rotated)
Elbow Extensors
Triceps Brachii, Anconeus
Other Muscles at Play
Objectives
Strengthening the shoulder abductors and elbow extensors while maintaining stabilization throughout the shoulder, trunk and hips.
Enhance trunk and scapular stability while straightening the arm at the elbow. Challenge core strength & stability with unilateral movement.
Enhance the control and strength of the core muscles while on the moving carriage.
Challenge lumbo-pelvic stabilization by performing the exercise in a kneeling position.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.