The five core movement patterns—gait cycle, hinging, squatting, pulling, and pushing—are fundamental to nearly everything we do in daily life.
The Gait Cycle
- Enhances mobility and balance, crucial for walking, running, and climbing stairs.
- Improves coordination between upper and lower body movements.
- Supports cardiovascular health and joint longevity.
Hinging
- Builds posterior chain strength essential for lifting and jumping.
- Protects the spine by promoting proper mechanics in bending movements.
- Enhances athletic performance and explosive power.
Squatting
- Develops lower body strength and stability for movements like sitting, standing, or getting up off the floor.
- Supports hip, knee, and ankle joint health through healthy range of motion.
- Boosts core stability and overall functional strength.
Pulling
- Strengthens back, shoulders, and arms for tasks like lifting, carrying, or climbing.
- Improves posture by countering forward shoulder rounding.
- Enhances grip strength and upper body coordination.
Pushing
- Builds chest, shoulder, and tricep strength for actions like carrying, and placing things up high.
- Improves shoulder stability and upper body power.
- Enhances coordination between core and upper body muscles.