One Arm Hug
Plane of Motion
Sagittal
Muscle Focus
Spring Setting
Light / Medium
Roll Up Bar Short Springs
Top Hooks
Spinal Flexors
Rectus Abdominis, Internal Oblique, External Oblique
Spinal Stabilizers
Erector Spinae, Semispinalis, Deep Posterior Spinal Group
Other Muscles at Play
Objectives
Requires greater control and coordination than One Arm Crossed.
Strengthens the gripping hand and forearm musculature.
Engages and strengthens the obliques to resist rotational forces.
Mobilizes the entire spine through a smooth, continuous range of motion.
Strengthens the abdominals, with lower spring attachment increasing core demand.
Strengthens the back muscles, with higher and heavier springs providing great resistance.
Strengthens the rhomboids to maintain scapular stability ,offering a more challenging variation than the standard Roll Down.
Stretches the upper trapezius when lying flat on the mat.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.