The training movement in the LTF consists of an upper body forward flexion exercise. The footplate positioning is designed to limit movement in the hip and pelvic region helping to ensure that the large muscle groups in the legs, the hamstrings, glutes and hip flexors, have limited influence in the specified trunk flexion/extension training movement. The goal of this isolated flexion movement is to achieve segmental, vertebrae by vertebrae, motion through the lumbar and lower thoracic spine that can be targeted according the individual needs.