| The Human Dynamic - The Secret to Your Fitness is in the Motion! |
If you are building your body to be fitter, stronger, or more mobile then you need to consider an outside element within the scope and structure of your training program. In other words, are you familiar with the three planes of motion in which your body is capable of moving? If not then continue reading to find out.
To start, your body is only capable of moving along three different planes of motion. We are, after all, 3-dimensional objects! So in order to implement an effective fitness, strength and conditioning, or athletic performance program we must include all 3 of these planes of motion in an exercise program in order to achieve optimal gains. I have listed them below:
1. The Sagittal Plane: Imagine holding a sheet of paper in the center of your body splitting it into right and left halves. This follows the direction of the sagittal plane. Now when referring to exercises that run along this plane we could include movements such as squats, kettlebell swings, and lunges. These movements and variations of them parallel the sagittal plane and should be one of the 3 planes implemented within your training program.
2. The Frontal Plane: This plane essentially splits your body into front and rear halves. To execute movements that run along this plane we would do exercises such as pull-ups, lat-pulls, or lateral raises. This is the second line of motion that should be included into your strength and fitness program.
3. The Transverse Plane: This is the plane that allows your body to rotate. Imagine the floor, but if it could move up and down the length of your body splitting it into a top and bottom half at any point. This is the transverse plane and any rotational movement such as trunk rotations, kettlebell turkish get-ups, or a 360 degree lunge would qualify as a movement that would run along this plane of motion. This is probably the most neglected plane of motion in most strength and fitness programs. Include all of these into your program and get the most out of your total athleticism!
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