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Muscles used in Pilates


Which abdominal muscles do we use during a Pilates session?

 

1- Transverse abdominis (deepest muscle of the abdominal muscles)

The transverse muscle plays a restraining role by resisting the weight of the viscera. Strictly speaking, it does not have a motor role. However, it stabilises the spine and reduces the volume of the abdominal cavity through its tonicity.

To illustrate my point, we can say that this muscle works like a belt. Tight, well contracted, you will have the impression ofhaving a flat stomach. This is possible thanks to well-contained viscera. It also plays a role in all acts requiring an increase in abdominal and thoracic pressure, such as laughing, coughing, defecating or breathing.

 

2- Internal and external obliques.

The external oblique muscle covers the front and side of the abdomen. It flattens the abdomen when properly toned. Its strengthening is complementary to the work of sheathing andexercises to strengthen the transversus abdom inis. The vertical fibres incline the trunk laterally. The others have a lateral flexion and rotation action. Together, the two external obliques provide compression and support for the viscera and flexion of the spine.

The internal oblique muscle - the vertical fibres provide lateral torso inclination and the oblique fibres provide lateral flexion and rotation. The horizontal fibres, together with the inferior fibres, are involved in abdominal strapping. As with the external oblique muscle, the joint action of the two muscles ensures flexion of the spine.

 

3- The rectus abdominis muscle is the most direct of the trunk flexors. It brings the thorax closer to the pelvis. The oblique abdominals in parallel contraction also participate in the flexion

 

 


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