Six-pack, a must have but you’re working out and eating right — so why don’t you have a six-pack? Here are the mechanics behind getting hard abs, explained by trainer James Hardy, founder of LiveFit. What is a six-pack? The anatomical name for the six-pack is the rectus abdominus, a paired muscle that runs vertically on each side of the front of the abdomen, separated … [Read more...] about Six-Pack Science: Define the Abs
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Swiss Ball Core Workout
1A. PIKE MUSCLES WORKED Erector spinae, quadratus lumborum, obliques, recuts abdominis, triceps, pecs Reps: 6-10 Rest: 30-60 secs With your hands under your shoulders, rest your shins on the Swiss ball. Keep your arms fixed and use your core to pull your hips up in the air, without sagging at the waist and losing your back.Hold for a few seconds, then slowly roll back … [Read more...] about Swiss Ball Core Workout
Perfect Body-Weight Finisher
Switch up your core training with this testing body-weight finisher. Abs finishers are notoriously hard for trainers to put together. Some are too easy, some are way too hard, and it’s tricky to tread the fine line between progress and pain. To find the perfect abs challenge, we spoke to coach Augusta Woods, who is an expert at programming mean finishers.“It’s called … [Read more...] about Perfect Body-Weight Finisher