Sculpt Your Dream Six-Pack: A Pocket Guide to Abdominal Workouts
The abdominal muscles are a group of muscles that span the abdomen. There are four main abdominal muscles: Rectus abdominis: This long, flat muscle extends along the length of the abdomen and is divided by tendons into six-packs. It allows flexion of the lumbar spine. External obliques: These large, triangle-shaped muscles on the side and front of the abdomen allow sideways flexion and rotation of the trunk. Internal obliques: Located underneath the external obliques, these muscles also enable the trunk to flex sideways and rotate. Transverse abdominis: The deepest abdominal muscle wraps around the abdomen like a belt to provide abdominal support and compression. Together, these muscles stabilize the spine, flex and rotate the trunk, compress the abdominal cavity, and assist in breathing. Strong, toned abdominal muscles are crucial for good posture, injury prevention, and core stability during exercise. What are the benefits of strong abdominal muscles? Building ...