Seal
Plane of Motion
Sagittal
Muscle Focus
Spinal Flexors & Anterior Stabilizers
Rectus Abdominis, External Oblique, Internal Oblique, Transversus Abdominis
Keeps the spine in flexion during the entire movement.
Controls and provides support for the spine.
The TA provides lumbo-pelvic stabilization.
Other Muscles at Play
Hip flexors keep the thighs close to the chest.
Hip abductors open the legs when clapping.
Hip adductors close the legs when clapping. The emphasis of clapping is on the close of the legs or the hip adductors.
Shoulder flexors and elbow flexors work to hold the legs close and assist with the clapping.
Objectives
Strengthen the abdominal muscles while improving coordination and stabilizing the torso.
Increase flexibility in the hips and lower limb joints.
Increase balance and coordination while the feet clap.
Focus on breathing to synchronize movement.