Rotational Step-Up

Many of the bigger more traditional lifts happen in the sagittal plane. The sagittal plane is an anatomical plane that cuts the body into right and left parts. This results in exercises that promote and require work in straight ahead actions. This can become a problem because the body, our joints, our muscles, and supporting structures are all designed to operate in many planes and directions.

We are multidirectional beings. So adding multiplanar exercises into your training is a great way to keep your muscles, joints, and supporting tissues away from chronic overuse injuries. Strengthening in multiple planes of action also bolsters the power and strength you need for your big lifts in the sagittal plane. – Tim DiFrancesco