The muscles known as the core are a corset
of muscle groups surrounding the back and abdomen, or more precisely, the transversus abdominis, multifidis, diaphragm and pelvic floor.
Not exact matches
In this video, Health contributing editor Kristin McGee demonstrates a series
of poses focused on increasing flexibility and mobility in your hips, to unlock
surrounding muscle groups and prevent pain.
You might not have any dumbbells in your hands, but you'll still feel the effects
of this exercise in your spinal erector, the
group of muscles that
surrounds and stabilizes your spine.
Fascia is the thin, cellophane - like, connective tissue that
surrounds muscles,
groups of muscles, blood vessels, and nerves.
AKA the gastrocnemius and the
muscles surrounding it are quite possibly the most overlooked
group of muscles when it comes to recovery and soft tissue work.
The
surrounding, supportive, antagonistic
muscle groups for each kinetic segment must be developed to ensure the integrity
of the engaged joint.
You would also want to stretch the
surrounding muscle groups, seeing as how our entire body is fit together, so that every part
of your body affects every other part.