10/20/2026
Understanding how the body moves and how the body is supposed to move is crucial for both athletes and non-athletes. By understanding how the body moves and realizing what it is supposed to do, means you put yourself in a much better position for your overall movements, whether it is trying to defend an opposing player, or trying to get a kitchen item down off the top shelf.
There are three planes of the movement. One is the sagittal plane. It divides the body in half left to right and involves movement on either side of the body. Think lunges, push-ups, or single arm row. Most of these movements are also in the horizontal plane, which is a term it should be a little more familiar with.
Second is the frontal plane. It divides the body in half front to back. For this one, think squats or shoulder press. Most of the movements in the frontal plane are vertical in motion.
The third plane of movement is the most overlooked and yet is the most used in both sports in everyday life. It involves rotation and divides the body from the top half to the bottom half.
The weight room is very important for athletes and everyone….but you need to realize what your goals are and what you are training. Training for strength is a little different than training for power, which is also a little different than training for size.
Training in the weight room and training for those qualities are essential for athletes; however, athletes also need to train to move better and more efficiently. Pushing, pulling, and lifting in the weight room are very important, but training movements that occur in all three planes are crucial in keeping the athlete performing to the best of their capabilities.
