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Leg Springs: Scissors

Intermediate (5/10)equipment.cadillac/trapeze_table
Position: SupineEnergy: 4/10~60s

Cueing

Alternate legs up and down against spring resistance; maintain stable pelvis; reach through long legs.

Anatomy & Muscles

PrimarySecondary

Primary Muscles

Rectus AbdominisExternal ObliquesInternal ObliquesTransverse Abdominis

Secondary Muscles

IliopsoasQuadricepsAdductorsTibialis AnteriorGluteus MaximusGluteus MediusHamstringsGastrocnemius

Regressions

Smaller switch range; move slower; keep legs higher.

Progressions

Deepen the switch; add head lift; increase tempo.

Common Errors

Rocking pelvis; losing spring tension; neck strain.

Contraindications

  • Lumbar Disc Hernia
  • Osteoporosis (Flexion Risk)
  • Shoulder Sensitivity
  • Wrist Sensitivity
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