Side Kick Series - Battement
Plane of Motion
Coronal
Muscle Focus
Objectives
More emphasis on external rotation and mobilization in the hip with the big kick.
Enhance stabilization of the lumbo-pelvic region and trunk to counteract leg movements at the hip.
Enhances scapular stabilization when positioned on the elbow.
Enhances the stability of the trunk, shoulders, neck, and hips.
Enhances the leg's range of motion at the hip.
Enhance trunk and pelvic stabilization on the side of the body while the leg is in motion.
Enhance control of hip external rotation.
Improve leg mobility in the hip.
Engage the internal support system to maintain body stability while in a side-lying position.
Simultaneous contraction of the back and abdominal muscles to maintain balance during leg movement.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.