Star

Plane of Motion

Coronal

Spring Setting

Medium / Heavy

2 Springs on Mid to Top Hooks

Muscle Focus

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)

Hip Abductors

Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, Tensor Fascia Latae

Other Muscles at Play

Objectives

Strengthens the abdominals with emphasis on the obliques and lateral trunk flexors.
Builds strength in the shoulder girdle and latissimus dorsi for upper‐body support.
Strengthens the hip abductors to lift and maintain the outside leg in the air.
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.