Corkscrew

Plane of Motion

Sagittal
& Transverse

Muscle Focus

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 Flexors

Iliopsoas, Rectus Femoris, Sartorius, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Pectineus

Hip Adductors

Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, Adductor Magnus, Gracilis, Pectineus

Shoulder Flexors

Anterior Deltoid, Pectoralis Major, Coracobrachialis, Biceps Brachi

Scapular Upward Rotators

Serratus Anterior, Trapezius

Scapular Depressors

Lower Trapezius, Serratus Anterior, Latissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Minor

Other Muscles at Play

Objectives

Stabilizes the trunk through spinal articulation while maintaining steady support from the scapulae and arms.
Mobilizes the spine through sequential articulation and the femurs within the pelvis through controlled movement.
Teaches precise sequencing of the spine—tail to mid‐back during the rollover and mid‐back to tail during the roll down.
Challenges the endurance of the stabilizing muscles in the scapulae, shoulders, and arms throughout the movement.
Refines coordination by integrating leg movement with the articulated motion of the spine.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.