Parakeet
Plane of Motion
Sagittal
Muscle Focus
Spring Setting
Medium
1-2 Short Medium Springs
Hip Extensors
Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings: Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus & Biceps Femoris
Hip Flexors
Iliopsoas, Rectus Femoris, Sartorius, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Pectineus
Spinal Flexors
Rectus Abdominis, Internal Oblique, External Oblique
Spinal Extensors
Erector Spinae, Semispinalis, Deep Posterior Spinal Group
Other Muscles at Play
Objectives
Strengthen abdominal control and guide the spine through smooth, segmental articulation while lengthening the hamstrings to expand overall flexibility.
Strengthen the ability of the hip extensors to initiate and sustain controlled, well-organized support through the back of the hip.
Increase flexibility through the hamstrings and lower back to create more length, ease, and freedom in the posterior chain.
Minimize cervical loading by creating a deep co-contraction of the abdominal, back extensors and hip extensors, guiding the spine through smooth, segmental articulation and pressing the arms into the mat as you lower toward the table.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.