Climb a Tree
Plane of Motion
Sagittal
Muscle Focus
Spinal Flexors
Recs Atubdominis, Internal Oblique, External Oblique
Hip Flexors
Iliopsoas, Rectus Femoris, Sartorius, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Pectineus
Knee Extensors
Quadriceps Femoris: Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedius, Vastus Medialis
Knee Flexors
Hamstrings: Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus, Biceps Femoris
Other Muscles at Play
Objectives
Stabilizes the trunk, scapulae, shoulders, and arms to maintain upper‐body support and alignment.
Mobilizes the knee and hip through controlled flexion and extension while the torso remains steady.
Challenges coordination by integrating a bicycle‐like leg action with breath control, while building endurance in the stabilizers of the trunk, scapulae, shoulders, and arms.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.