A prone thoracic extension drill with coordinated arm and leg abduction/adduction (“open/close”) performed at a small hover. Trains posterior chain endurance, scapular organization, hip line control, and breath under rhythmic load—without dumping into the lumbar spine.
The Musculoskeletal System from Head to Toe
From Beer Barrels to Back Bends: The Unexpected History and Ingenious Design of the Pilates Ladder