Regarding the anterior abdominal wall, the ab roller targets the rectus abdominis, commonly known as the “six-pack” muscle.

The days of thinking that just the rectus abdominis make up the core are long gone. The body’s core is composed of multiple muscles and muscle groups that all work together to promote ...

They engage the entire core, especially the transverse abdominis and rectus abdominis, giving you that solid foundation for ...

The secret to training your abs is out – and it entails more than sit-ups and planks, more than just targeting your rectus abdominis, the ballyhooed band of muscle between your chest and your hips.

‘Low’ certainty of evidence showed a greater reduction in inter-rectus distance measured at rest and during a head lift following abdominal muscle training compared with no exercise. Evidence on the ...