Side Pull Up

Plane of Motion

Coronal & Transverse

Muscle Focus

Spring Setting

Medium / Heavy

2 Springs on Mid to Top Hooks

Spinal Flexors

Recs Atubdominis, Internal Oblique, External Oblique

Spinal Rotators

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

Hip Abductors

Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, Tensor Fascia Latae

Other Muscles at Play

Objectives

Increases core strength through co‐contraction of the abdominals and spinal extensors while engaging the glutes and hip abductors.
Develops deep abdominal control to stabilize the torso during fluid pedal movements initiated from the obliques.
Stabilizes the shoulders and directs the movement from the obliques while maintaining
control of the lifted leg.
Incorporates cues for maintaining pelvic stability and avoiding forward leaning over the edge of the chair during the movement.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.