Planes Of Motion

Question 1

Sagittal

Answer 1

Divides body into left & right halves, action : flexion & extension
Example Exercises: Squat, Bicep Curls, Chin Ups

Question 2

Frontal

Answer 2

Divides Body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) halves
Actions: abduction & adduction
Common exercises: Lat raises, jumping jacks, band walks

Question 3

Transverse

Answer 3

Divides body into superior (above) & inferior (below) halves
Action: Rotation
Common Exercises: Chest flies, reverse flies, cable rotation