Planes of Movement

Planes of Movement Samples, with exercises

1. PLANES OF MOVEMENT

2. 3 PLANES OF MOVEMENT

3. SAGITTAL PLANE MOVEMENTS
➤Forward and Backward
➤flexion/extension at:
➤elbows
➤knees
➤hips
➤neck
➤spine
Example: running, bicep curl

4. FRONTAL PLANE MOVEMENTS
➤Side to Side
➤Abduction (open)

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Adduction (close)
➤arms, legs
➤lateral (side) flexion
Example: side arm raise, side lunge

5. TRANSVERSE PLANE MOVEMENTS
➤Twisting, Turning
➤Rotating
➤neck
➤spine/torso
➤legs and arms
Example: medicine ball twist

6. MOVING IN THE FRONTAL (SIDE TO SIDE) PLANE
Your Choice:
•Jumping Jacks
•Super Skaters

7. MOVING IN THE SAGITTAL (FRONT TO BACK) PLANE
Over-Under Medicine Ball Pass

8. MOVING IN THE TRANSVERSE (TWISTING) PLANE
Twisting Medicine Ball Pass