Different Planes Flashcards
Sagittal plane
Frontal plane
Transverse plane
Examples of transverse plane exercises:
when an arm or leg is held at 90 degrees to the body and moves toward or away from the center, it becomes transverse plane movement.
•Side plank twist
•lunge and twist
• kettlebell rotational swing
• plank
• Russian twist
•single leg hip rotation
Examples of Sagittal plane exercises?
Exercises that Involve moving forward and backwards
•lunge
•squats
•deadlift
•bicep curl
Frontal plane exercises:
Frontal plane movements involve side-to-side or lateral motions that divide the body into front and back sections
Barbell lateral lunge: Challenges muscles in an unfamiliar way
Side lunge to leg lift: A compound and isolation exercise that works the glutes
Lateral shoulder raises: Traditionally performed in the frontal plane, with both arms aligned with the torso
Side plank: An isometric contraction that primarily works the obliques
Suitcase carry: Involves side-to-side movement
Lateral shuffles: Involve side-to-side movement