Plane of Motion
Eve's Lunge
Plane of Motion
Sagittal
Spring Setting
Light / Medium
1 Light Spring or
1 Medium Spring
Muscle Focus
Hip Flexors
Iliopsoas, Rectus Femoris, Sartorius, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Pectineus
Co-contracts with the hip extensors to keep the pelvis stable and not go into the lower back.
Stretch in an active state as the carriage moves out.
Other Muscles at Play
Anterior and posterior spinal stabilizers provide lumbo-pelvic and spinal stabilization.
The co-contraction of the spinal flexors and hip extensors keeps the pelvis from tilting anteriorly.
Shoulder extensors assist with pushing the carriage out.
Scapular depressors keep the shoulders down away from the ears.
Hip abductors on the standing leg keep the hip from dumping out or collapsing.
Hip adductors keep the legs narrow and the core integration and midline connection and assist with closing the carriage.
Hip extensors on the standing leg assist straightening to pull the carriage closed.
Knee extensors straighten the standing leg.
Knee flexors on the standing leg bend the knee and assist the hip abductors to track the knee over the ankle.
Objectives
Enhance hip flexibility and deeply stretch the psoas muscle while stabilizing the pelvis and trunk during deep knee bends.
Enhance hamstring control and flexibility by using the back extensors to maintain an upright and stable torso.
Begin the movement by flexing the toes to enhance the stretch in the tarsals of the foot on the shoulder block, ensuring not to push the knee against the carriage.
Challenges balance and stability while standing on the floor with one leg on the moving carriage.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.