Side Lift

Plane of Motion

Coronal

Muscle Focus

Spring Setting

Light

1 Spring on Low or Mid Hook

Spinal Lateral Flexors

External Oblique (same side), Internal Oblique (same side), Quadratus Lumborum (same side), Erector Spinae (same side), Semispinalis (same side), Deep Posterior Spinal Group (same side), Rectus Abdominis (same side), Iliopsoas (same side)

Other Muscles at Play

Objectives

Increases mobility in the lateral flexors while strengthening the oblique abdominals.
Expands range of motion in lateral flexion by lifting and lengthening the rib cage.
Maintains pelvic stability during side bending, keeping the shoulders down and aligned.
Challenges full-body alignment from head to toe, similar to a side plank, but with the added demand of maintaining stability while the legs remain unsupported.
Encourages proper spinal alignment and postural length by elongating the spine throughout the exercise, helping counteract the effects of poor posture and spinal compression.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.