08.05.07 - 01:30am
Pilates and Anatomy
Your body has muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and nerves which work together to create movement in pilates. It is wise to have some understanding of anatomy, or at least have something to reference, to help you move in the most efficient way.
I even go to my anatomy book when I have something that [...]
07.29.07 - 04:02pm
Understanding Muscles Groups and their Actions
Need help understanding which muscles do which actions? Here is a list of muscle groups and actions with the corresponding muscles!
Scapula Elevators
Trapezius (upper fibers)
Rhomboid major
Rhomboid minor
Levator Scapula
Scapula Depressors
Trapezius (lower fibers)
Serratus anterior
Pectoralis minor
Shoulder Flexors
Deltoid
Pectoralis major
Biceps brachii
Coracobrachialis
Shoulder Extensors
Deltoid
Latissimus dorsi
Teres major
Infraspinatus
Teres minor
Pectoralis major
Triceps brachii
Elbow Flexors
Biceps brachii
Brachialis
Brachioradialis
Pronator teres
Elbow Extensors
Triceps brachii
Anconeus
Spinal Flexors
Rectus abdominis
External [...]
07.28.07 - 11:50pm
Abdominal Muscles:
These muscles are comprised of four muscles:
rectus abdominis
external oblique
internal oblique
transverse abdominis
Together these muscles form a girdle spanning from the front of the torso to the back, up into the ribs and down into the pelvis. This abdominal wall not only helps to stabilize the abdominal region, but also the whole body.
The deepest layer [...]
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