From the Hips

Plane of Motion

Sagittal, Coronal & Transverse

Muscle Focus

Spring Setting

Light / Medium

Light or Medium Long Arm Springs

Mid-Pole Hooks

Spinal Flexors

Recs Atubdominis, Internal Oblique, External Oblique

Shoulder Flexors

Anterior Deltoid, Pectoralis Major, Coracobrachialis, Biceps Brachi

Scapular Upward Rotators

Serratus Anterior, Trapezius

Spinal Extensors

Erector Spinae, Semispinalis, Deep Posterior Spinal Group

Shoulder Adductors

Supraspinatus, Middle Deltoid, Pectoralis Major, Serratus Anterior (stabilizes scapula), Trapezius (beyond 90 degrees), Biceps Brachii (when shoulder is externally rotated)

Scapular Depressors

Lower Trapezius, Serratus Anterior, Latissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Minor

Other Muscles at Play

Objectives

Enhance overall body control by deeply stabilizing the abdominal muscles as you move your arms and stabilize the scapula and engaging the shoulder flexors.
Utilize the energy generated by extending the arms to enhance range of motion, allowing for fluid movement while keeping an upright posture.
Enhances shoulder mobility while strengthening and stabilizing the shoulder.
Control and precision of arm movements and spinal movements to loosen both shoulder girdle and the spine.
Coordinates & differentiates the shoulder from the spine.
Enhances the concept of lengthening out of the waist and articulation of the spine.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.