core muscles exercises are an important part of a well-rounded fitness program. Some people may do a sit-up and push up now and then. But core exercises are often ignored.

Where is your core, exactly? No, it’s not just that area around your belly button. Your core includes all the muscles deep in your body that attach to your spine and pelvis. 

“I think a lot of people confuse their core muscles as being those superficial and visible six-pack abs.” “This is somewhat true, as the rectus abdominals (six-pack muscles) do play a role in stabilizing the spine but they are mostly considered ‘movers’ of the spine and there are so many other muscles that encompass the core of a human body.

All core muscles either directly or indirectly insert into our spine and pelvis and they’ll play an important role in stabilizing, moving and protecting your body posture.

Which muscles make up the core?

Your core muscles is made up of more than your abdominal muscles, or abs. The muscles on the front side of your lower trunk (core) are just one side of the box-shaped core. “So people will do exercises that they think are working the ‘core’ but are not.”
Take a look at the main parts of the core, or trunk.

List of Core Muscles :

Abdominals : The Rectus abdominis is the muscle most people associate with a six-pack. It helps stabilize the internal organs. Known as the corset muscle because of its horizontal positioning, the Transverse’s abdominis is another important abdominal muscle involved in movement and spine stabilization.

Oblique’s : Located along the sides of the body, the internal and external oblique’s play a role in spinal protection and rotation.

Back: The Quadratus lumborum is a deep abdominal muscle located in the lower back. It extends from the lowest rib to the top of the pelvis. It’s commonly associated with back pain, posture, and mobility issues.

Pelvic floor: The Pelvic floor houses organs such as the urethra, bladder, intestines, rectum, uterus, cervix, and vagina. It also includes connective tissues such as hamstrings, hip flexors, and abductors. Together, the pelvic floor muscles and tissues help with sexual health, hip stabilization, urination, bowel movements, and more.

Spine: The Erector spinae and Multifidus muscles are technically back muscles, but they’re both connected to basic movement via the spine.

Glutes: The Glutes are a group of three muscles in your backside that influence hip rotation and extension.

Diaphragm: The Diaphragm is a muscle typically associated with breathing, as it contracts and flattens during inhalation and exhalation. Located at the base of the chest, the diaphragm has openings that are also involved in digestive function and blood transportation to the heart, is important to focus for core muscles strengthening.

Health benefits by doing core muscles strengthening exercise

• Supports Better Posture
• Improves Balance
• Core muscles Supports Good Running 
• Helps to Improve Stability 
• This exercise Protects Your Organs
• Helps to Makes Everyday Life Easier: Like bending down to pick something off the floor, standing for a prolonged time, or doing household chores. 
• It can decrease or Prevent a low back Pain
• Boosts Your Power
• This exercise Supports Strength Training
• Helps to improve spine mobility.

 Core muscles strengthening activates the inner core as well as strengthens the outer core. Modifications and breathing strategies are indicated with symptoms of doming or bulging of abdominals, leaking urine or stool and increasing pain. A variety of positions during core strengthening considers the effects of gravity on the core as well as assists with the patient’s body awareness in space.