Planes of motion

Question 1

Sagittal

Answer 1

divides body into left & right halves

actions: flexion & extension, 12 and 6

Common exercises: squat, RDL, bicep curls, Triceps extensions, chin up

Question 2

Frontal

Answer 2

divides body into anterior (front) & posterior (back) halves

actions: abduction & adduction, 3 and 9

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 flies, curtsy lunge, cable rotation