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Mermaid Stretch and Side Bend Press
PURPOSE:
- Stretch the lateral torso: quadratus lumborum, latissimus dorsi, internal and external obliques and intercostals.
- Increase scapular stability.
- Strengthen the arms and shoulder muscles (Side Bend Press).
- Strengthen the scapular stabilizers (Side Bend Press).SPRINGS:
Mermaid: One... -
Pulling Straps
PURPOSE:
- Strengthen the back of the body: latissimus dorsi, teres major, lower trapezius, erector spanae, gluteus maximus and hamstrings.
- Strengthen the abdominals in a prone position.
- Increase scapular stability.SPRINGS:
- One medium to one heavy + one medium -
Rowing Back
PURPOSE:
- Strengthen arm and shoulder muscles.
- Strengthen scapular stabilizers: serratus anterior, trapezius and rhomboids.
- Strengthen abdominals and hip flexors.
- Stretch hamstrings and back.
- Increase dynamic torso stabilization.
- Improve coordination.SPRINGS:
One medium spring to one... -
Rowing Front
PURPOSE:
- Strengthen the shoulder muscles: pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, rotator cuff and deltoid.
- Strengthen scapular stabilizers: serratus anterior, trapezius and rhomboids.
- Strengthen the abdominals and hip flexors.
- Stretch hamstrings.
- Increase torso stabilization.
- Improve coo... -
Semi Circle
PURPOSE:
- Strengthen abdominals.
- Strengthen spinal extensors.
- Strengthen scapular stabilizers.
- Increase spinal mobility.
- Increase hip flexor flexibility.SPRINGS:
Two heavy springs on the outer hooks. -
Short Box Abs
PURPOSE:
- Strengthen abdominals.
- Strengthen back extensor muscles (especially in flat back).
- Stretch the low back (especially in round back).
- Learn balanced strength between front of the body (abdominals) and back of the body (back extensors).SPRINGS:
- All the springs: carriage doesn't ... -
Short Spine and Long Spine
PURPOSE:
- Increase flexibility of the spine and hamstrings.
- Improve spinal alignment.
- Develop balance in the spinal musculature.
- Strengthen abdominals.
- Strengthen hamstrings and gluteus maximus.SPRINGS:
One medium + one heavy springs to two heavy springs. -
Side Plank Hip Lifts
PURPOSE:
- Strengthen the abdominals including internal and external obliques.
- Strengthen the rotator cuff.
- Increase scapular stabilization.SPRINGS:
One medium spring.Great prep work for the Star exercise.
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Side Stretch
PURPOSE:
- Strengthen the abdominals including internal and external obliques.
- Strengthen the lateral torso including latissimus dorsi, quadratus lumborum (QL), psoas, gluteus medius and minimus.
- Increase lateral torso flexibility.SPRINGS:
All the springs: carriage doesn't move.EXERCISES ...
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Single Leg Footwork
PURPOSE:
- Strengthen the leg muscles: internal and external rotators, quadriceps, hamstrings, abductors, adductors, calf muscles and ankle stabilizers.
- Balance the strength between the legs.
- Learn lumbopelvic stability.
- Correct hip, leg and ankle alignment.SPRINGS:
One heavy + one medium... -
Standing Side Splits
PURPOSE:
- Strengthen leg and hip muscles: adductors, abductors, quadriceps and hamstrings.
- Improve balance.
- Learn lumbopelvic stability in a standing position.SPRINGS:
No springs to one heavy + one light springs (depending on which variation you are doing).EXERCISES IN THIS VIDEO:
- Skat... -
Stomach Massage
PURPOSE:
- Strengthen the abdominals and the torso.
- Strengthen the legs including the quadriceps, hamstrings, adductors and calves.
- Increase flexibility in lumbar spine, hamstrings and calves.
- Learn scapular stabilization.SPRINGS:
Two heavy + one medium spring with hands on carriage.
One ... -
Supine Arms
PURPOSE:
- Strengthen arm and back muscles: triceps, latissimus dorsi, lower trapezius, deltoid and pectoralis major.
- Strengthen the abdominals.
- Maintain neutral spine.
- Learn to connect arms to back and arms to core.SPRINGS:
One heavy to one heavy + one medium. -
Swan and Overhead Press
PURPOSE:
- Strengthen back, posterior shoulders, glutes and hamstrings.
- Strengthen and stretch the abdominals.
- Strengthen the triceps and pectoralis major.
- Increase scapular stability.SPRINGS:
- One medium to two heavy springs -
Swimming and Reverse Swan
PURPOSE:
- Strengthen spinal extensors.
- Strengthen gluteus maximus and hamstrings.
- Increase back extension flexibility.
- Increase pelvic stability.SPRINGS:
One medium spring for Reverse Swan.
One heavy spring for Swan.EXERCISES IN THIS VIDEO:
- Overhead arm lifts
- Reverse Swan
- Swimmin... -
Up Stretch
PURPOSE:
- Strengthen the torso: abdominals, erector spinae, gluteus maximus, adductors and shoulder girdle.
- Strengthen scapular stabilizers: serratus anterior, lower trapezius and pectorals major.
- Increase scapular stability.SPRINGS:
- One heavy to one heavy + one medium springs.