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I have well-worn copies of Hollinstead’s Textbook of Anatomy, Gray’s
Anatomy, and the classic, Netter’s Atlas of Human Anatomy.
Collectively, these are my Ark, Grail, and Temple of studying human structure.
But all 3 books share a GROSS deficiency:
None of them mention the “CORE” - anywhere!!
How can this be?!
Every Pilates teacher, golf pro, and sensei on earth impel to “build the core”.
We know human bodies have “cores” yet none exist in Anatomy Texts.
What Gives?? Is the Core Lost in our Anatomy?!!
The Lost Core is the missing link between academic anatomical study AND training & performance reality.
Who’s to blame for this Core-Less Anatomy to Core Exercise Predicament we must break out of ?
–I blame...those Pesky Greek Root Words!!!
The word “anatomy” derives from Greek roots “ana” – up and “tome’ – cutting.
Alas, Netter and Gray are great study-buddies but lousy gym partners. Anatomy Texts don’t recognize a core because the core is not a part of anatomy.
The core is a formed amalgam of anatomy.
The “core” is a group of a dozen or so muscles temporarily pulling together as hydraulic fulcrum, energy source and universal force translator for our actions. The core includes:
- familiar muscles such as diaphragm and abdominals
- & Not so familiar Muscles such as pubo-coccygeus
– Dissected, the core parts are pieces of deflated balloon revealing nothing of its purpose and potential when connected.
The art of training is connecting our core into our actions.
To Escape Muscular Age we need both the anatomical chops of Netter & Gray AND core connecting training expertise. Where to find that combo of skill?? I wonder….
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