Spine Twist

Plane of Motion

Transverse

Muscle Focus

Spring Setting

Light / Medium

Light or Medium Long Arm Springs

Shoulder Height Hooks

Spinal Rotators

External Oblique (opposite side), Internal Oblique (same side), Erector Spinae (same side), Semispinalis (opposite side), Deep Posterior Spinal Group (opposite side)

Shoulder Horizontal Abductors

Posterior Deltoid, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Middle Deltoid, Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major

Scapular Adductors

Trapezius, Rhomboids, Levator Scapulae, Latissimus Dorsi (when arms are forward)

Scapular Downward Rotators

Rhomboids, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Minor, Latissimus Dorsi

Other Muscles at Play

Objectives

Strengthens the posterior shoulder and trunk rotators to support powerful, well-organized rotational control.
Trains steady stabilization of the shoulder and scapula to keep the arm clear, connected, and precise.
Builds coordinated, integrated control of the core muscles to anchor the movement with stability and ease.
Targets the posterior muscles involved in rotational control, especially those that connect the scapula and shoulder, to create stronger, more integrated support through the upper back and shoulder complex.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.