abdominal muscle
Torso flexor tissue
The abdominal muscles are the muscles of the belly wall, running from the ribs to the pelvis.
They support the trunk, allow bending and twisting, and protect internal organs.
In fitness contexts, abs or abdominals usually refers to the visible muscles on a lean stomach: He does crunches to work his abs.
Abdominal flexion exercises
- sit-upsAbdominal strengthening movements
- plankFlat timber piece
- leg raisesLower body elevations
- bicycle kicksOverhead acrobatic ball strikes
mountain climbers · dead bug · flutter kicks · v-ups · reverse crunch · woodchop · toe touches · scissor kicks
Connective tissue sheet
- peritoneumMembrane lining the abdomen
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
- pelvic floorMuscles supporting abdominal organs
- umbilicusAbdominal cord remnant
Bundled beer cans
- washboardRidged laundry surface
- tonedMuscularly firm and defined
- rippedTorn or very muscular
- shreddedTorn into strips
chiseled · defined · sculpted · lean · cut · abs · body fat percentage · vascularity
Strengthening muscles gradually
- sculptingShaping material into forms
- definitionStatement of meaning
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
- stabilityResistance to displacement
conditioning · reps · sets · burn · contraction · engagement · activation · isolation
Midsection muscular support capacity
- postureBody position, alignment
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- flexionDecreasing a joint angle
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
lifting · bending · twisting · compression · bracing · stabilization · athletic performance
crunches
Abdominal flexion exercises
- sit-upsAbdominal strengthening movements
- plankFlat timber piece
- leg raisesLower body elevations
bicycle kicks · mountain climbers · dead bug · flutter kicks · v-ups · reverse crunch · woodchop · toe touches · scissor kicks
fascia
Connective tissue sheet
- peritoneumMembrane lining the abdomen
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
- pelvic floorMuscles supporting abdominal organs
umbilicus · lumbar · torso · midsection · core · trunk · belly
six-pack
Bundled beer cans
shredded · chiseled · defined · sculpted · lean · cut · abs · body fat percentage · vascularity · symmetry
toning
Strengthening muscles gradually
- sculptingShaping material into forms
- definitionStatement of meaning
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
stability · conditioning · reps · sets · burn · contraction · engagement · activation · isolation · hypertrophy
core stability
Midsection muscular support capacity
breathing · lifting · bending · twisting · compression · bracing · stabilization · athletic performance
- musclesbiceps, triceps, abs, hamstrings, quads
- rectus muscles
abdominal musclebicep
Arm flexor muscle
quadriceps · calf muscle · deltoid · hamstring · pectoral muscle
abdominal, abdomen, abdomens, muscle, muscles, muscled, muscling, muscular, musculature