Horseback + Side Bend
Plane of Motion
Coronal
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 Adductors
Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, Adductor Magnus, Gracilis, Pectineus
Other Muscles at Play
Objectives
Builds strong lumbo-pelvic stability while promoting smooth, controlled mobility of the spine through its full range of motion.
Strengthens the abdominals and adductors while coordinating arm movements.
Maintains scapular stability as the arms reach upward alongside the ears.
Uses the adductors and the co‐contraction of the abdominals and back extensors to stabilize the pelvis during lateral flexion.
Engages the oblique abdominals and quadratus lumborum to create controlled lateral flexion of the torso.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.