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Rectus abdominus – also known as “abs”, these muscles run vertically along the full length of the abdomen. They support the large internal organs of the abdomen and help to bend forward, bringing the chest towards the knees.

Transverse abdominis – deepest muscle of the abdomen. It supports the large internal organs of the abdomen and helps to bend the spine.

Internal Oblique – this muscle is situated in the waist, beneath the external oblique. It acts to bend forward at the waist, bend sideways at the waist, and to rotate the body at the waist. It also assists in breathing.

External Oblique – this muscle in situated in the waist. It acts to bend forward at the waist and to rotate the body at the waist.

Diaphragm – dome-shaped muscle that plays a major role in breathing

Intercostals – located in the ribcage. They help with breathing.

Pectoralis Minor – positioned below pectoralis major. It stabilises the shoulder blade and raises ribs when inhaling.

Pectoralis Major – large muscle in chest. Amongst its functions are to raise arm up, bring arm across the chest, and rotate arm.

Deltoid – this muscle goes over the top of the shoulder. The front of it lifts the arm forward, the middle lifts the arm sideways, and the back lifts backwards.

Trapezius – this is a kite shaped muscle in the upper back. It moves, rotates and stabilises the shoulder blade.