internal obliques
Sit-ups and crunches have often been touted as the best exercises for building abdominal strength and definition. But there’s evidence that other exercises may have a higher reward to risk ratio. Here’s why you shouldn’t overdo the crunches and sit-ups and what to do instead.
You likely already know that core training is important, not only for core strength but for core stiffness as well. A study shows that not all core exercises are equally effective. Find out why.
Are you bothered by a lower abdominal “pooch” that just won’t go away? To deal with this problem, some women do exercises to target their lower abdominals and are surprised when they don’t see results. Find out whether it’s possible to target the lower abdominal muscles through exercise and a better approach for dealing with lower abs that aren’t as firm as you’d like them to be.
