Swimming Straight Back
Plane of Motion
Sagittal
Spring Setting
Light / Medium
Light or Medium Long Arm Springs
Shoulder Height Hooks
Muscle Focus
Shoulder Flexors
Anterior Deltoid, Pectoralis Major, Coracobrachialis, Biceps Brachii
Scapular Depressors
Lower Trapezius, Serratus Anterior, Latissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Minor
Scapular Upward Rotators
Serratus Anterior, Trapezius
Spinal Stabilizers
Transversus Abdominis, Erector Spinae, Semispinalis, Deep Posterior Spinal Group
Objectives
Mobilizes the shoulder joint through smooth, controlled movement.
Trains steady scapular stabilization to keep the shoulder organized against the reciprocal arm motion.
Challenges the torso to stay steady and organized against the reciprocal motion of the arms, building deep coordination and integrated core control.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.