Scissors
Plane of Motion
Sagittal
Spring Setting
Medium
Medium or Heavy Long Leg Springs
Mid-Pole Hooks
Muscle Focus
Hip Adductors
Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, Adductor Magnus, Gracilis, Pectineus
Hip Extensors
Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings: Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus & Biceps Femoris
Spinal Stabilizers
Transversus Abdominis, Erector Spinae, Semispinalis, Deep Posterior Spinal Group
Objectives
Strengthens the hip extensors for powerful, well-organized lower-body support.
Enhances both strength and flexibility of the hip flexors while deepening abdominal strength.
Refines femur-in-pelvis differentiation to improve clarity and control in hip mechanics.
Enhances trunk and pelvic stability by training the core to stay steady against the reciprocal movement of the legs.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.