Sentences with phrase «abdominis pulls»

Contraction of the transversus abdominis pulls the fascia from both sides of the vertebral column.

Not exact matches

-- Make sure you are rolling your torso and working the rectus abdominis instead of just flexing the torso and using the flexor muscles to pull the bar.

The rectus abdominis runs the length of the abdomen from the bottom tip of the sternum to the pubis bone in the pelvis, and it's responsible for flexing the torso and spine by pulling the ribcage closer to the pelvis, although it can also contract the abdomen without moving the torso.

It does this by pulling your abs (rectus abdominis) inward.

You can also work your transverses abdominis, to pull your waist in tighter, by doing stomach vacuums but I suggest you don't work your abs directly with isolation exercises, keep a strong core by performing compound movements and using free weights instead of machines.

A strong transverse abdominis improves balance, posture, stability and due to its location, the muscle actually pulls in the abdominal wall resulting in a flatter appearance.

We tend to ignore the transverse abdominis, or «corset muscle» that lies deeply to the rectus abdominis and pulls everything in.

To target the transverse abdominis, you need exercises that pull in your abdominal muscles, unlike sit - ups and crunches that push out on the abdominal wall.

Comparing vertical pulling variations, McGill et al. (2014) reported a trend towards superior rectus abdominis muscle activity in the chin up compared to the pull up.

The rectus abdominis and external oblique appear to display high levels of muscle activity during vertical pressing and pulling.