Planes Of Motion

Question 1

Sagittal

Answer 1

Divides body into left & right halves, actions: flexion & extension

Common exercises: squat, RDL, bicep curls, triceps extensions, chin ups

Question 2

Frontal

Answer 2

Divides body into anterior (front) & posterior (back) halves, actions: abductions & adduction

Common exercises: lat raises, jumping jacks, band walks

Question 3

Transverse

Answer 3

Divides body into superior (above) & inferior (below) halves, actions: rotation

Common exercises: chest flies, reverse chest flies, cursty lunge, cable rotation