This is a popular exercise that involves more than just your abdominal muscles. It consists of and works on the muscles in your back and around your pelvis.
Your root, or trunk, includes your:
Erector Spine: The Erector Spine is a group of three back muscles that extend your trunk. It helps you stand up straight after bending over, as well as turning your head from side to side bending.
Rectus Abdominis: When you bend forward, you use an abdominal muscle called the rectus abdominis. This is sometimes called the “six pack” muscle.
Obliques: Your internal obliques and external obliques help you rotate or bend your trunk.
Transverse Abdominis: The transverse abdominis wraps around the front and sides of the trunk, stabilizing your pelvis.
Multifidus: The multifidus in your back supports your spine.
Other muscles that make up your core include your:
pelvic floor
diaphragm
sticky
Muscles that attach to the pelvis (hamstrings, hip flexors, and hip adductors)
Keeping these muscles strong helps stabilize your body, support your spine, and increase your overall fitness.
Read on for the best core-strengthening moves for every fitness level.
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