I've been sitting on this since 2012!
This is the rough-cut, second draft, project I started before 2012, but FINALLY compiled. This is, to the best of my knowledge and creativity, the CORE of the BODY. I cannot abide the idea that the core is comprised of 4, 7, or even 12 muscles. I require, for my own edification, that a more complete list be drawn-up so even more comprehensive exercises may be developed through the application of anatomical science.
Since I could not find one, here is my work-in-progress.
The Core
- Diaphram
- Multifidi
- Rotatores
- Semispinalis (Thoracic-Head)
- Erector Spinae
- Iliocostalis
- Longissimus
- Spinalis
- Quadratus Lumborum
- Abdominals
- Rectus Abdominus
- Int. Oblique
- Ext. Oblique
- Transverse Abdominus
- Glutes
- Glut Max
- Glut Min
- Glut Med
- Tensor Fascia Lata / Iliotibial Band
- Piriformis
- Int./Ext. Obterator
- Sup./Inf. Gemella
- Quadratus Femoris
- Pelvic Floor Musculature
- Hamstrings
- Semitentinosus
- Semimembranosus
- Biceps femoris
- Quads
- Vastus Lateralis
- Vastus Medialis
- Rectus Femoris
- Sartorious
- Psoas
- Iliacus
- Psoas major
- Psoas minor
- Adductor Magnus
- Adductor Longus
- Adductor Brevis
- Gracilis
The Back
- Traps
- Lats
- Levator Scapulae
- Rhomboid Major
- Rhomboid Minor
- Serratus Posterior Superior
- Serratus Posterior Inferior
- Splenius Capitis
- Splenius Cervicis
- Iliocostalis
- Longissimus
- Spinalis
- Multifidus
- Rotatore
*There are approximately 77 back muscles in 3 layers, the first, second and deep layer.
