Question

Please identify what muscles make up the core.

Identify four (4) common core exercises that should be avoided due to excessive stress on the psoas.
Identify four (4) core exercises that are appropriate to perform.

Answer 1

The Traverse abdominis, internal and external obliques, Rectus abdominis, and the Multifidus and erector spinae make up the core.

Four common core exercises to avoid:

Lunges, jumping jacks, running, & high knees.

Four appropriate common core exercises:

Push ups, planks, sit ups, lifting weights.

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