Side Kick Series - Rond de Jambe
Plane of Motion
Sagittal, Coronal & Transverse
Muscle Focus
Spinal Lateral Flexors & Stabilizers
Hip Abductors
Other Muscles at Play
Objectives
Strengthen the deep hip muscles with more emphasis on hip mobility in circumduction, control of the hip flexors and deep hip external rotators and challenging the core stability against the movement of the leg.
Increase hip strength while challenging trunk stabilization.
Increase stabilization of the lumbo-pelvic region, trunk, shoulders, neck and head against the leg movements in the hip.
Improve scapular stabilization when positioned on the elbow.
Improve leg range of motion at the hip.
Strengthen the co-contraction of the deep core, back and abdominal muscles (internal support system) to maintain balance in the side lying position as the leg moves.
Turns on the slings system so the underside oblique aids in stabilizing the hips.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.