Rectus Abdominis
This is the group of abdominal muscles known as the six-pack. It consists of your upper and lower abs and is responsible for carrying out any crunching movement patterns (Bringing your ribcage closer to your pelvis).
Transverse Abdominis
This muscle lies beneath the Rectus Abdominis, and is the major muscle used when engaging or tightening your abs. Its muscle fibres run horizontally unlike the rectus abdominis that run vertically. The main function of the transverse abdominis is to initiate abdominal compression during intense exhalation, which is extremely important when carrying out any core exercises
Obliques
Also known as you’re ‘Love handles’ situated above your hips. We all have a set of internal and external obliques which are responsible for trunk rotation and lateral flexion of the torso. The external obliques are superficial whereas the internal obliques are hidden deep underneath. The obliques are quite often missed from an abdominal routine, however they should definitely be included to improve your overall core stability.
This is the group of abdominal muscles known as the six-pack. It consists of your upper and lower abs and is responsible for carrying out any crunching movement patterns (Bringing your ribcage closer to your pelvis).
Transverse Abdominis
This muscle lies beneath the Rectus Abdominis, and is the major muscle used when engaging or tightening your abs. Its muscle fibres run horizontally unlike the rectus abdominis that run vertically. The main function of the transverse abdominis is to initiate abdominal compression during intense exhalation, which is extremely important when carrying out any core exercises
Obliques
Also known as you’re ‘Love handles’ situated above your hips. We all have a set of internal and external obliques which are responsible for trunk rotation and lateral flexion of the torso. The external obliques are superficial whereas the internal obliques are hidden deep underneath. The obliques are quite often missed from an abdominal routine, however they should definitely be included to improve your overall core stability.
