Squirrel
Plane of Motion
Sagittal & Transverse
Muscle Focus
Spring Setting
No Spring Load
Fuzzies & Frame
Spinal Flexors
Recs Atubdominis, Internal Oblique, External Oblique
Spinal Extensors
Erector Spinae, Semispinalis, Deep Posterior Spinal Group
Spinal Rotators
External Oblique (opposite side), Internal Oblique (same side), Erector Spinae (same side), Semispinalis (opposite side), Deep Posterior Spinal Group (opposite side)
Other Muscles at Play
Objectives
Creates traction through the entire spine, hips, knees, and ankles to decompress and lengthen the body.
Opens both the front and back lines for a full-body stretch.
Deepens the connection between the abdominals and hip flexors for more integrated control.
Builds strength and flexibility throughout the upper torso.
Reinforces a steady co-contraction of the abdominals and spinal extensors for balanced support.
Strengthens the core and back extensors by controlling the descent of the inverted body until the hands reach the floor.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.