Abdominals Workout Exercises Anatomy

This is a complete list/menu of Abdominals exercises for men or women. If you need to discuss how to perform these Abdominals exercises please post them in our Exercise Forum under the heading of the exercise.

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Abdominals Isolation Exercises
Abdominals Compound Exercises
Dumbbell Abdominals Exercises
Barbell Abdominals Exercises
Cable Abdominals Exercises
Ball Abdominals Exercises
Calisthenics Abdominals Exercises
Machine Abdominals Exercises
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Abdominals Workout and Exercise Programs

Picture	Name of Exercise	Muscle Groups
	Exercise Ball Medicine Ball Throw- Abdominals Exercise: The medicine ball throw is a great exercise to increase your speed and distance with any type of throwing (ie. Baseball Players). To begin this exercise start by lying supine on a...	Abdominal, Lower Abdominals, Abs, Six Pack, Baseball, Upper Body, Compound, Medicine Ball, Exercise Ball,
	Medicine Ball Ab Wood Choppers- Abdominals Exercise: To begin this wood chopper exercise start in a squat position holding a medicine ball at your side with two hands. Now explode upwards bringing the medicine ball across your body ...	Abdominals, Core Strength, Arms, Medicine Ball, Plyometrics, Hockey, Golf, Transverse Abdominals,
	Abdominal Dragon Flags- Abdominals Exercise: Begin abdominal dragon flags by lying down on a bench as shown with your arms above your head holding onto the bench. Now bring your entire lower body up towards the ceiling until ...	Lower Abdominal, Abdominals, Abs, Calisthenics, Bodyweight, Home, Stomach, Stabilizer, Core Strength, Hip Flexors, Bench,
	Exercise Ball Oblique Twists- Abdominals Exercise: Start the exercise ball oblique twists by holding an exercise ball above your head and then proceed to come upwards using your abdominals and obliques to bring the medicine ball in...	Oblique, Abdominals, Transverse Abdominals, Abs, Six Pack, Medicine Ball, Home, Isolation, Advanced, Core Strength, Exercise Ball,

Abdominals Muscle Anatomy and Overview

Abs, abdominal, abdominals, Rectus Abdominis, gut, six pack, eight pack, washboard, waist, belly, Core Strength, stomach, Lower Abdominals anatomy picture

Abdominals is perhaps the most important muscle group to train. Strong abdominal muscles means a stronger back and more powerful overall physique.

Abdominals Function

The function of the abdominals is spine or lumbar flexion.

Abdominals Origin

The origin of the abdominals originates on the pubis crest.

Abdominals Insertion

The insertion of the rectus abdominis is onto the ribs(5th, 6th, and 7th) as well as onto the Xipoid Process.

Abdominals Training

There are many exercises which train the abdominals, this muscle group contains many slow twitch muscle fibres and training depends on the purpose of the training program. For example, if one was losing fat on their belly they would train their abs three times per week with resistance allowing adequate time for recovery.

Abdominals Other/Similar Names

Other names for this muscle group or similar muscle groups referred to the 'Abdominals' are: Abs, abdominal, abdominals, Rectus Abdominis, gut, six pack, eight pack, washboard, waist, belly, Core Strength, stomach, Lower Abdominals

What if I have fatty Abdominals? What exercises can I do to reduce fat on my Abdominals muscle?
Spot reducing is the idea that you can lose fat from a specific area of your body by performing exercises targetting that area. You cannot spot reduce (with the exception of liposuction), but you can: Follow six rules to nutrition, incorporate HIIT and complete a ciruit training program 4-5 days a week to reduce your overall body fat and eventually reduce the fat in your Abdominals. In other words, specifically exercising yourAbdominals will not directly decrease the overall fat around the muscle. Also if you are suffering from muscle cramps, please read about what causes muscle cramps.

What can I do for Abdominals Pain?

Abdominals pain can be caused by many things:

1. A strained/pulled muscle, tendon or ligament from too much exercise or improper lifting.
2. A torn muscle, ligament or tendon from improper lifting, exercising or stretching.
3. Overuse of the Abdominals muscle.
4. There may also be an underlying cause which you should seek medical advice.

Note: If pain in your Abdominals muscle persists please consult a doctor immediately.

Abdominals
Plyometric Exercises

Image	Name of Plyometric	Muscle Group
	Seated Twists: Start with a medicine ball infront of your body. Bring the ball to one side and other side quickly and controlled. This exercise is great for developing core strength....	Abdominals, Obliques, Upper Body, Core Strength, Stabilizers
	Stablizing on the ball: This exercise is used for refining stabilizer muscles in the abdominals. Start with the ball under your knees while holding on to something, then let go and try and bala...	Abdominals, Stabilizers, Isokinetic
	Ball to Ball Twists: This exercise is especially good for developing core strength. Start back to back with a partner. Have one partner with a medicine ball pass the ball to the side while the...	Core Strength, Abdominals, Obliques, Upper Body
	High to Low Medicine Ball Twists: This exercise is great for any sport involving twisting at the waist, or developing core strength. Ie. Hockey Start with a partner and stand back to back with one of the ...	Serratus Anterior, Abdominals, Anterior Deltoid, Shoulders, Biceps Brachii, Obliques, Core Strength

Abdominals Pilate Exercises

Image	Name of Pilate	Muscle Group
	Overhead Leg Handstand: Start by lying face up and then bring your legs up to a 45 deg angle (straight legs) now slowly bring them all the way behind your head while stabilizing with your arms. Now, brin...	Abdominals, Hamstrings, Biceps femoris, Latissimus dorsi, Back, Upper Body
	Roll Out : Back Stretch: Start in a ball position with your arms on the ground and your knees into your chest. Now extend your body all the way until your flat on the ground (complete this very slowly). ...	Abdominals, hip flexors, Biceps femoris, Hamstrings
	One Leg Raises (or with circles): Start by lifting one leg and having it straight over your body at ninety degrees. Now lower your leg without it hitting the floor and return to the starting position. You can als...	Abdominals, Hip flexors, Rectus femoris, Thigh, Upper Body
	Bicycle Kick (45 deg): Start by raising one leg to 45 degrees (straight leg). Now bring your other leg in tight to your body while holding your knee with your outside arm and your inside arm holding you...	Abdominals, Hip flexors, Rectus Femoris, Thigh, Upper Body
	Torso Slouch or Spine Stretch: Start by sitting up straight and having your legs far apart and arms out parallel over the ground. Now slouch completely and stretch out with your arms while tucking your head inb...	Abdominals, Latissimus Dorsi, Teres major, Back, Rhomboids, Upper Body
	Open Leg Rollover: Start by lifting your legs to ninety degrees (as shown). Now with your abs tight bring your legs behind your head with your legs straight. Open your legs and return to the starti...	Abdominals, Lower Abdominal, Hip flexors, Latissimus Dorsi, Back, Upper Body
	Double Leg Roll Up (hard): Start by sitting down with your feet together (like a groin stretch) now grab your ankles with both hands and while balancing on your bum (you should be in a v sit). Now lower you...	Abdominals, Lower Abdominal, Hip flexors, Stabilizers, Rectus Femoris, Thigh
	Full Situp (Roll Up): Start by stretching your body flat on the ground. Raise your arms straight up over your head while coming up slowly to eventually touching your toes. This exercise should be perf...	Abdominals, Lower Abdominal, Hip flexors, sternoclideomastoid, Neck, Upper Body
	Alternate Foot Hold: Start by sitting in the upright position with your back straight and arms out to the side. Now with your opposite arm of your leg, touch your toes and repeat with the other arm. ...	Abdominals, Lower Abdominal, Obliques, Serratus anterior
	Leg Kicks : Start with your body in a pike position with your legs slightly out to the front. Now bring your one leg behind your body (staight leg) and then bring it foreward all under contro...	Abdominals, Lower Abdominal, Rectus Femoris, Thigh, Hip Flexors, Leg
	Arm Flutter (with legs raised): Start by lying down flat and then lift your legs while keeping them straight. (45 degree angle) Now raise your torso slightly and lift your arms keeping them straight and complete...	Abdominals, Shoulders, Anterior Deltoids, Rectus Femoris, Thigh, Upper Body, Lower Body
	Body Roll: Start in a ball and keep your head inside your knees. Now balance on your bum while working your abdominals. Start this exercise by rolling backward balancing on your spine now r...	Abdominals, Stabilizers, Upper Body

Abdominals Stretches and Flexibility Exercises

Image	Name of Stretch/Flexibility Exercise	Muscle Group
	Abdominal Lat Stretch: Start by draping yourself sideways on the ball as shown. Place the top leg forward and bottom leg behind for balance, now with the bottom hand for support place the top hand over ...	abdominals, latissimus dorsi, obliques, serratus anterior (Back)
	Abdominal / Ab Ball Stretch: Start by sitting on the ball then roll out on the ball. Now place the ball in the middle of your back and gently lean back until you feel the stretch. If you have any back proble...	abdominals, serratus anterior (Shoulder), Abs, Core, Upper Body, Stabilizers
	Abdominal Twists- Dynamic Stretch: To perform the abdominal twist exercise begin with a broom, wide grip bar, hockey stick or something alike behind your head with your hands resting on top. Begin twisting ...	Abdominals, Spinae Erector, Obliques, Stabilizers, Core Strength

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