Your body is an amazing machine. Even more so when it’s tuned. Here are some ways to vary your workout, because your body adapts quickly to the same-old same-old. And doing exercises correctly means your workout is far more efficient.
Abdominals
The Abdominals are composed of several muscles: the Rectus Abdominus, Transverse Abdominus, and the External and Internal Obliques.
The Abdominal muscles sit on the front and sides of the lower half of the torso, originating along the rib cage and attaching along the pelvis.
- Rectus Abdominus - Flex the spine (bringing the rib cage closer to the pelvis). This is seen in the abdominal crunching movement.
- Transverse Abdominus - Acts as a natural weight belt, keeping your insides in. This muscle is essential for trunk stability.
- Internal and External Obliques - Work to rotate the torso and stabilize the abdomen.
Exercises that work the Abdominals include:
- Abdominal Crunches
- Lying Leg Raises
- Cable Crunches
- Side Bends
- Swiss Ball Crunches
- Side Crunches
- Abdominal sit ups
- Hanging Leg Raises
- Ab Machine Crunches
- Decline Board Sit Ups
