Its main function is to compress the abdomen and ... or lateral flexion of the spine will more heavily target your rectus abdominis and obliques, she says. The dead bug is Parten's favorite ...

Pilates was one of the first exercise methods to focus on isolating and engaging the transverse abdominis. Function: Forward flexion The rectus abdominis, commonly called the "six-pack," is a ...

Background/aim Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is defined as a separation of the 2 muscle bellies of rectus abdominis. To date there is scant knowledge on prevalence, risk factors, and consequences of ...

Abdominal muscle training reduced inter-rectus distance at rest and during a head ... pelvic organ prolapse, sexual function, and diastasis recti abdominis. This systematic review and meta-analysis ...