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2. Abs of Steel! Here Are 8 of the Best Core-Defining Workouts ...

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   "The abs are a key part of the body’s core system," explains Ellen Thompson, CPT, the head personal trainer at Blink Fitness. "A strong core provides stability and support for the spine and ...

3. Abdominal exercise - Wikipedia

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   Abdominal exercises are a type of strength exercise that affect the abdominal muscles (colloquially known as the stomach muscles or "abs"). Human abdominal consist of four muscles which are the rectus abdomens, internal oblique, external oblique, and transversus abdominis. [1] When performing abdominal exercises it is important to understand ...

4. Why is it so hard to get six-pack abs? Fitness experts explain

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   Toned abs — but in particular the infamous six-pack — are often seen as the Holy Grail of fitness. Experts say they're not only much harder to achieve than many people realize but some caution ...

5. How to Get Six-Pack Abs After 50 - AOL

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   Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That!While the notion of sculpting six-pack abs might seem daunting for those over 50, it's entirely within reach so long as you have dedication, proper ...

6. Rectus abdominis muscle - Wikipedia

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   The rectus abdominis is an important postural muscle. It is responsible for flexing the lumbar spine, as when doing a crunch. The rib cage is brought up to where the pelvis is when the pelvis is fixed, or the pelvis can be brought towards the rib cage (posterior pelvic tilt) when the rib cage is fixed, such as in a leg-hip raise.

7. Crunch (exercise) - Wikipedia

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   The crunch is an abdominal exercise that works the rectus abdominis muscle. [1] It enables both building and defining "six-pack" abs and tightening the belly. Crunches use the exerciser's own body weight to tone muscle and are recommended by some experts [like whom?], despite negative research results [citation needed], as a low-cost exercise ...