This action primarily engages the rectus abdominis—the “six-pack” muscle running vertically along the front of the abdomen. Secondary muscles activated include the obliques (both internal ...

The rectus abdominis muscles run down the front of ... exercises that draw your knees or legs toward your body engage the ...

Russian twists work more than just your six-pack (a.k.a. the rectus abdominis). They target the ... and trims your mid-section all at once," says Peter Donohoe, CPT, a core strength teacher ...

Background/aim Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is defined as a separation of the 2 muscle bellies of rectus abdominis ... weight gain during pregnancy, caesarean section, baby's birth weight, benign ...

If you’re planning your own workout, try to factor in a ten-minute core section at the end so that ... are being worked and enjoy the burn. Rectus abdominis (runs from the rib cage to pubic ...

Limited, inconclusive information exists regarding the effects of exercise initiated in the postpartum period on pelvic floor disorders and diastasis rectus abdominis ... mode of delivery (vaginal vs ...