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Plane of Motion
Supine Triceps
Plane of Motion
Sagittal
Spring Setting
Light / Medium
2 Medium Springs or
1 Light & 1 Medium Spring
Muscle Focus
Elbow Extensors
Triceps Brachii, Anconeus
Straighten the arms.
Resist the springs as the arms bend.
Shoulder Extensors
Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Posterior Deltoid
Press the arms down to the carriage.
Other Muscles at Play
Spinal stabilizers provide lumbo-pelvic stabilization.
Hip flexors hold the legs in the air.
Scapular adductors keep the scapulae retracted and stabilized.
Scapular depressors keep the shoulders down away from the ears.
Plantar flexors point the feet.
Objectives
Enhance torso and shoulder blade (scapula) stability while building triceps strength.
Enhance elbow mobility.
Build abdominal strength while moving the forearm.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.
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