Push Thru Side Stretch
Plane of Motion
Coronal
Muscle Focus
Spring Setting
Light / Medium
1 Short Light or Medium Spring
Spinal Lateral Flexors
External Oblique (same side), Internal Oblique (same side), Quadratus Lumborum (same side), Erector Spinae (same side), Semispinalis (same side), Deep Posterior Spinal Group (same side), Rectus Abdominis (same side), Iliopsoas (same side)
Other Muscles at Play
Objectives
Cultivate balanced strength in the abdominals and back extensors while guiding the spine through controlled side-bending.
Refine steady, deliberate control of the shoulder extensors to support stronger, more coordinated movement through the upper body while side-bending.
Enhance hip-flexor control while coordinating motion through the upper body.
Expand mobility through the side-body muscles and spine.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.