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What are Abs?💪🏋️
Abs are abdominal muscles that are located muscles that are located in front of the torso, this is between the ribs, and the pelvis. They help hold the organs in place.
Abs help with core strength and body movement
They support posture and spine
There are main abdominal muscles (like the rectus abdominis, which makes the six pack look)
Strong abs can help with balance, stability, and breathing
You use your abs in everyday movements, like bending, twisting, and sitting up
Why is it important?
We workout our Abs so we can improve
Balance
Keeps our core engaged, and helps us throughout the day.
Strong abs help with everyday movements such as twisting, reaching, or getting out of bed
When you bend down to tie your shoes, your abs are working
Stability
Posture
Strong abs help you stand up and sit up straight by keeping your upper body aligned
Sitting at a desk all day with weak abs can lead to slouching and back pain, but strong abs keep your body uptight
Athletic Performance
Sports like swimming, basketball, or running require strong abs for power and control
A swimmer uses abs to stay streamlined in the water and to kick more efficiently
Reduces risk of injuries
A strong core helps protect your muscles and joints, especially in your back and hips
Runners and athletes with weak cores often get back or hip injuries, but strong abs reduce that risk
https://www.planetfitness.com/communitypf/articles/5-reasons-you-should-be-doing-ab-workouts
How can we exercise our abs?
Exercising our abs is easy! It can be done anywhere, at home or at the gym.
There are many different ways that you can exercise your abs:
Crunches
Russian Twists
Planks
Ab Routines(Click on the Links!):
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