Side Kick Series - Circles
Plane of Motion
Sagittal, Coronal & Transverse
Muscle Focus
Objectives
More emphasis on hip mobility in circumduction and challenging the core stability against the movement of the leg.
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 where the leg is in motion.
Enhance control of the hip flexors and deep hip external rotators.
Engage the internal support system to maintain body stability while in the side-lying position.
The simultaneous contraction of back muscles and abdominals helps maintain balance during leg movement.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.