Peak Performance: Core Strength
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"Strong-Ready-Resilient Soldiers, Families and Communities" is the theme of the 2013 Army Strong B.A.N.D.S. campaign. B.A.N.D.S. stands for Balance, Activity, Nutrition, Determination and Strength -- all key components of overall well-being. A program of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation directorate, the campaign is designed to energize and inspire community members to live a healthy lifestyle.
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Core Muscles
Anterior Superior
Rectus abdominis—this is the most well-known abdominal muscle, the “six-pack.”
External obliques, internal obliques, and transverse abdominis—located on the side of the rectus. These muscles stabilize the rectus and the low back, as well as the pelvis.
Posterior Superior
Erector spinae—this group of back muscles runs from the neck to the low back.
Anterior Inferior
Hip flexors—located on the front of the pelvis.
Hip adductors—located at medial thigh.
Posterior Inferior
Gluteus maximus, hamstring group, and piriformis—located in the back of the hip and upper thigh/leg.
Gluteus medius and minimus—located at the side of the hip.
