PLANES OF MOTION

Question 1

Sagittal

Answer 1

Divides the body into left and right halves

Actions: flexion and extension

Common exercises, squat, RDL, bicep curls, tricep extensions, chin up

Question 2

Frontal

Answer 2

Divides body into anterior (front) posterior (back) halves

Actions : abduction/ adduction,

Common exercises: lat raises, jumping jacks, band walks

Question 3

Transverse

Answer 3

Divides body into superior (above) and inferior (below) halves

Actions: rotation

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