A crunch works a very specific set of muscles; however, the core muscles run the length of the trunk and torso. Your core is your solid foundation, which transfers energy out to the limbs.
These muscles include:
rectus abdominus
erector spinae
internal obliques
external obliques
hip flexors
gluetus maxiumus
gluetus medius
hip adductors
Strengthening the core is most effective when the torso works as a solid unit:
- Exercises include: Plank, Side Plank, Push Up, V-Sits, Squats, Hip Lift, Lunges w/ Twist, Supermans
Stability ball work also helps the core as well as the use of medicine balls or wobble boards. PILATES IS AN EXCELLENT CORE WORKOUT, and athletes should try to incorporate pilates to their training regimen.
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