Flying Eagle
Plane of Motion
Sagittal, Coronal & Transverse
Spring Setting
Light / Medium
Light or Medium Long Arm Springs
Top or Mid-Pole Hooks
Muscle Focus
Spinal Extensors
Erector Spinae, Semispinalis, Deep Posterior Spinal Group
Lifts the head and chest up into spinal extension.
Maintains the spinal extension as the arms circle forward.
Shoulder Extensors
Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Posterior Deltoid, Triceps Brachii
Resists the springs as the arms reach down and forward.
Shoulder Horizontal Abductors
Posterior Deltoid, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Middle Deltoid, Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major
Press the arms up and back in the circle.
Scapular Depressors
Lower Trapezius, Serratus Anterior, Latissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Minor
Keep the shoulders down away from the ears the entire time.
Scapular Upward Rotators
Serratus Anterior, Trapezius
Allow for overhead reach by drawing the shoulder blades down and under the armpits.
Other Muscles at Play
Spinal stabilizers create lumbo-pelvic stabilization.
Hip extensors coordinate with the anterior spinal stabilizer to protect the lower back.
Scapular adductors (retraction) & scapular downward rotators keep the shoulders from rounding forward and keep the shoulder blades drawn together as the arms press toward the thighs.
Knee extensors keep the knees straight.
Plantar flexors keep the feet pointed.
Objectives
Increases shoulder mobility and stability through smooth, well-organized arm movement.
Strengthens the latissimus dorsi, spinal extensors, and abdominal muscles to create an integrated support system.
Coordinates the actions of the arms, shoulders & spinal extensors for efficient, connected upper-body mechanics.
Develops deep abdominal control to stabilize the trunk while the arms move in a prone and extended position.
Teaches lumbo-pelvis stabilization through the co- contraction of the abdominals and hip extensors to create an anchor as the back moves into extension.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.