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Swimming

Plane of Motion

Sagittal

Muscle Focus

Hip Extensors

Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings: Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus & Biceps Femoris

Spinal Extensors

Erector Spinae, Semispinalis, Deep Posterior Spinal Group

Spinal Stabilizers

Erector Spinae, Semispinalis, Deep Posterior Spinal Group

Other Muscles at Play



Objectives
  • Builds posterior chain strength by engaging the muscles along the back of the body—including the glutes, hamstrings, and spinal extensors—to support powerful, integrated movement.

  • Stabilizes the torso against the reciprocating action of the legs in a prone position, maintaining steady abdominal an lumbo-pelvic control as the legs move independently.

  • Maintains scapular stabilization with the spine in neutral or extension and the arms reaching forward.

  • Prevents lower-back strain by directing the neutral position or spinal extension through the upper body while the tailbone lengthens toward the feet, creating space and reducing compression in the lumbar region.

  • Isolates the movement by lengthening the legs out of the hip joints, allowing the pelvis to remain stable while the legs move freely.

  • Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.


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