Plane of Motion
Pelvic Lift
Plane of Motion
Sagittal
Spring Setting
Medium
2 Medium Springs
Muscle Focus
Spinal Flexors & Anterior Spinal Stabilizers
Rectus Abdominis, External Oblique, Internal Oblique, Transversus Abdominis
Keep the lumbo-pelvic region stabilized in a posterior pelvic tilt.
Hip Flexors
Iliopsoas, Rectus Femoris, Sartorius, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Pectineus
Assist the spinal flexors and anterior spinal stabilizer stabilized in a posterior pelvic tilt.
Work harder and get a stretch as the carriage is pressed out.
Hip Extensors
Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings
Straighten from the hip to push the carriage out.
Work harder when the carriage is out to not allow the hips to untuck.
Pull the carriage closed.
Other Muscles at Play
Scapular depressors keep the shoulders down away from the ears.
Knee extensors straighten the legs to push the carriage out.
Knee flexors assist the hip extensors to pull the carriage closed.
Hip external rotators keep the legs turned out to access the psoas stretch more.
Hip abductors keep the legs separated.
Dorsiflexors keep the feet flexed.
Objectives
Enhance the control and strength of your hip flexors and deep core.
Promote elongation and relaxation of the lumbar spine.
Enhance stability in the lumbo-pelvic region.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.