July 27th, 2009 by admin
The abdominals are composed of the rectus abdominis and the lateral abdominal muscles known as the transversus abdominis, and the internal and external obliques. The rectus abdominis runs from your sternum to your pelvis and essentially helps pull your rib cage and your pelvis closer together. The transversus abdominis acts as a natural weight belt [...]
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July 15th, 2009 by admin
Here are 7 quick exercises you can do By Heidi Richards Mooney Here’s a fantastic exercise you can do when you get out of the shower: Towel Tone-up : Hold onto towel (behind you) with both hands, while pulling and maintaining resistance starting at the hip, slowly inhale and lift towel up to shoulder level [...]
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May 10th, 2009 by admin
Here are my recommended choices for your abdominal exercise workouts for the rectus abdominus and external obliques. Bicycle crunch.
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April 29th, 2009 by admin
In fitness training, most people are not clear about lower abs exercises and upper abs exercises.
So let me clear the misconceptions here.
The muscle which is originally to be discussed in such abs exercises is the rectus abdominus.
Rectus means straight, and abdominus refers to the abdomen.
So simply place, the rectus abdominus runs straight down the abdomen.
Yes, [...]
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March 28th, 2009 by admin
ridgelinefitness questioned:
Crunches on the Swiss ball offer several advantages over more conventional methods and machines. Using the ball facilitates full flexion and extension of your spine thereby training your abdominals through a full range of motion. Crunches on the ball also promote balance and stability stimulating your deeper core muscles in addition to the [...]
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