Background During antenatal period, many woman experience an increase of inter-rectus muscle distance (IRD) due to a weakening of the linea alba, considering a widening of >2 cm pathological.

Let’s first look at the biological body. From an anatomical point of view, we have three layers of abdominal muscles. Only the superficial layer, rectus abdominis, is visible and is often referred to ...

It's easy to focus your ab workouts on the muscles you can spot in the mirror. But just as important for core strength and overall function are the muscles we can't see in our own reflection. This ...

The rectus sheath is made up of two parts, known as the posterior sheath and the anterior sheath. These sheaths are made of fibers of the transversus abdominis, internal abdominal oblique (IAO), and ...

Discover the ideal plank hold times after 50, plus the 30 and 60 second benchmarks that show your core is stronger than most.

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The histological composition of the human rectus abdominis muscle was observed, using cross sections of the venter at navel level from 45 ...

Diastasis recti occurs when the top layer of your abdominal muscles stretches apart during pregnancy. When this happens, your belly can stick out or bulge, usually on and around the belly button. More ...

No one is saying it’s easy to whip your abs into shape — baby or no baby. But you may be one of hundreds of thousands of people suffering from an incurable condition that is making matters worse: ...

Flatten belly pooch after 50 with standing exercises that fire up your core, boost calorie burn, and improve balance.

Core training is an important component of any well-rounded fitness program. Yet, with so many exercises to choose from, you may wonder where to start when it comes to building a strong, developed ...

Posture and core strength are very important when it comes to longevity and carrying out daily tasks. Discover why pelvic ...