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Leg Pull Back
Plane of Motion
Sagittal
Muscle Focus
Posterior Spinal Stabilizers
Anterior Spinal Stabilizer
Hip Extensors
Hip Flexors
Shoulder Extensors
Scapular Depressors
Scapular Adductors (Retraction)
Other Muscles at Play
Objectives
Maintain body and torso stability while lifting the leg with precision.
Strengthen and control the use of the elbow extensors, scapular depressors and midback muscles for supporting the upper body.
Increase the strength of the core to stabilize the pelvis and lower back.
Strengthen the hip flexors by lifting the leg.
Open and stretch the chest muscles and front of the body.
Strengthen the co-contraction of the abdominals and hip extensors.
Increase core integration in the reverse plank position.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.
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