abdominal separation....

[Lil]

i'm questioning whether or not my abdominals have separated and i was wondering if someone could help me with how to tell this? i was doing some side lying obliques the other morning when i noticed a VERY distinct line in the middle of my tummy going up and down. my midsection isn't very lean so i was surprised that i could see this line. anyway, i was hoping for some guidance from either Cathe or someone else who could help me here. pppllleeeaaaaassssseee???

oh, and is there any way to fix ab separation, if i do have it?

 

[kathryn]

Lil,
Don't worry! That's a normal separation of your ab muscles. When you look at body builders who have very lean abs, they have that "indented line" going down the center, as well as other separations that make for the "six-pack" look. FOr some people, the line shows even if they aren't very lean. I never had it until I started weight training in college. I think it just depends on getting a certain amount of tone in your abs.