They are actively involved in walking, running, cycling, swimming, jumping, turning, pushing, pulling, bending, extending, reaching, throwing or lifting. In each of these activities, the abdominals go through a lengthening phase and then a shortening phase, all within three planes of motion.
Abdominal exercises are often performed on roller or rocker mechanisms, which have been aggressively promoted through the television and print media. However, justifications are lacking as to why these devices are superior to traditional abdominal exercises such as crunches. This study sought to describe and compare the range of motion (ROM)
Your core muscles include:
- transverse abdominis
- rectus abdominis
- obliques
- hip flexors
- pelvic floor
- diaphragm
- low back
These all work together to help stabilize your spine, prevent back pain, and keep you moving safely.
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