Reverse Teaser

Sagittal

Light / Medium

1-2 Short Light or Medium Springs

Spinal Flexors

Rectus Abdominis, Internal Oblique, External Oblique

Lift the head and chest and maintain flexion during the articulated roll up and roll down for the spine.
Maintain the lower abdominal c-curve in the V sit.

Hip Flexors

Iliopsoas, Rectus Femoris, Sartorius, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Pectineus

Dorsiflexors

Tibialis Anterior, Extensor Digitorum Longus, Extensor Hallucis Longus, Peroneus Tertius

Other Muscles at Play

Spinal stabilizers help control the articulation during the roll up and down phase, keep the ribs stitched in and stabilize the lumbo-pelvic region.
Spinal extensors eccentrically contract to assist the spinal flexors and stabilizers during the V sit and roll up/down.
Scapular upward rotators allow the scapulae to slide apart and under the armpit to allow for overhead reach.
Scapular adductors retract the shoulder blades together when reaching to the feet, so the shoulders don't hunch.
Scapular depressors keep the shoulders down away from the ears.
Hip adductors keep the legs closed together.
Knee extensors keep the knees straight.

Develop coordinated control of the abdominals and hip flexors while articulating the spine and sustaining the legs and arms lifted in the air.
Strengthen both the abdominals and back extensors to provide steady, controlled support for the torso for the spinal articulation and balance.
Enhance hip-flexor control and strength while coordinating movement through the upper body.
Strengthen dorsiflexors to promote length through the back of the leg and fire up the anterior chain if the legs.
Sustain steady scapular stability as you articulate the spine and guide the upper body into smooth, controlled flexion.
Promote smooth, integrated mobility through both the spine and the shoulders.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.