This Week's Ask Gilad: Simple 'Trick' for Abdominal Definition
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Question: I can't seem to get the definition I want in my abs. Any suggestions? I want a well defined 6-pack!
Answer:
The truth is that the abdominal muscles usually work in unison and it is hard to isolate specific parts. However, different positions and angles can help shift the emphasis of the exercise to a specific part of the abdominals.
Basically we divide the abdominals as follows:
Upper abs, lower abs, obliques and transverse abdominals. The transverse abdominals are the muscles that pull your belly button in toward your spine. In order to get the most out of your abdominal workout no matter what angle you choose, always start the exercise by consciously engaging the transverse abdominal muscles by simply pulling your belly button slightly towards the spine, then execute the exercise while maintaining that posture.
This simple 'trick' will help you get better results no matter what part of the abdominals you are going for!
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