Lift Lower

Plane of Motion

Sagittal

Muscle Focus

Spring Setting

Medium

Light or Medium Long Arm Springs

Shoulder Height Hooks

Shoulder Flexors

Anterior Deltoid, Pectoralis Major, Coracobrachialis, Biceps Brachi

Shoulder Adductors

Pectoralis Major, Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Posterior Deltoid, Triceps Brachii (long head), Anterior Deltoid, Coracobrachialis, Biceps Brachii (short head), Teres Minor

Scapular Downward Rotators

Rhomboids, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Minor, Latissimus Dorsi

Scapular Depressors

Lower Trapezius, Serratus Anterior, Latissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Minor

Scapular Adductors

Trapezius, Rhomboids, Levator Scapulae, Latissimus Dorsi (when arms are forward)

Other Muscles at play

Objectives

Maintains strong spinal and shoulder stability while the humerus moves smoothly within the joint.
Builds strength in the trunk stabilizers to support clear, organized trunk control as the arms work.
Strengthens the abdominals, trunk stabilizers, and chest to support clear, integrated upper-body mechanics.
Teaches how arm movement originates from the back and under the armpit to the chest, creating proper scapular and shoulder support so the neck stays free of tension, and the upper body moves with clarity and ease.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.