Snow Angels

Plane of Motion

Coronal

Spring Setting

Light / Medium

Light or Medium Long Arm Springs

Top Hooks

Muscle Focus

Shoulder Adduction

Pectoralis Major, Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Posterior Deltoid, Triceps Brachii (long head), Anterior Deltoid, Coracobrachialis, Biceps Brachii (short head), Teres Minor

Press the arms down the sides of the body.
Resist the spring load as the arms float back out to a T.

Other Muscles at Play

Spinal stabilizers provide spine and lumbo-pelvic stabilization against the arm movements.
Scapular depressors keep the shoulders down away from the ears.
Scapular adductors (retraction) keep the shoulder blades from rounding forward or hunching.
Scapular downward rotators bring the bottom tips of the shoulder blades together as the arms reach down and resist the springs as the arms reach up.
Hip extensors co-contract with the anterior stabilizers to protect the lower back and aid in lumbo-pelvic stabilization.
Hip adductors build midline connection to the core and keep the legs together.
Knee extensors keep the legs straight in standing.

Objectives

Uses the abdominals and erector spinae to maintain a steady, organized torso.
Relies on the glutes and hamstrings to stabilize the pelvis over the legs in standing.
Activates the lower trapezius to keep the shoulders from lifting and to support clear scapular organization.
Strengthens the latissimus dorsi and pectoralis major for powerful, well-supported upper-body movement.
Trains integrated stabilization of the scapula, pelvis, and torso to create a strong, connected base.
Mobilizes the shoulder through controlled adduction and abduction while maintaining overall alignment.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.