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Analysis of Abdominal Exercises

Sunday, August 29th, 2010

Abdominal Exercises

Abdominal Exercises

Analysis of Abdominal Exercises

And there has been considerable interest and discussion about the training of this muscle group and we have all seen how, over time have been proposes wide variety of exercises.
Despite this, we should always consider what individual needs and goals with which we direct abdominal training program and use the most appropriate exercises.

The SIT-UPS (classic style)

The classic exercises (sit-up) were the initial proposal for the training of the muscles, and is also considered as a means of assessing the strength of that muscle group.
But soon he began to apply the study of anatomy and kinesiology to the science of physical activity and found that exercise did not involve the most appropriate stimulus for the abdominal muscles. In this exercise, in the first 45 ° of flexion and the second 45 ° of extension, the abdominal muscles acts as an agonist, but in the rest of the way the hip flexors are mainly active. The squat reduces the activity of psoas, rectus femoris acts but intensely.
Exercise is critical because in patients with weak abdominal muscles, there is good fixation of the pelvis and this would be an important activity of the psoas, lumbar traction and causing strong comprehensive strength at that level, plus the high execution speeds cause a great moment of inertia and thus a significant potential of harm. (more…)

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Characteristic of strength training programs

Friday, August 27th, 2010


As discussed above, in all periods there is greater activity of the upper portion of the rectus abdominis, therefore, if performed first isolation exercises the upper and fatigue to it, when performing isolation exercises the lower portion (retroverted pelvis) can not be run properly, due to the greater involvement of the upper part in these exercises. However, the implementation and proposed order can be aimed in the direction of what is called prestressed technique. This technique is characteristic of strength training programs (hypertrophy) first suggested bringing the smaller muscles in order to get a prestressed to allow time to exercise the largest muscles, they support the entire load.
The order of exercises is based on those weaker muscles (whose isolation is more complicated) have to work first. Therefore, in a session designed to abdominal training, working the transverse abdominal and pelvic retroversion after the other muscles, could be the most appropriate, in addition to this we could avoid some problems related to overloading in the neck muscles, for lack of fitness in people who start abdominal training programs.
Recall that abdominal work should occupy specific parts of the session (and not just warming), except as set out about the “cat-catmel.”
Case occupying a part of a multi-session would be more appropriate to make the size bigger than the end of the session (although you can make interspersed series), in order not to impair its possible protective function while performing exercises that require a certain level stabilization of the spine.

Involves a rapid pace:
• Starting too quickly and use the power as a moment of inertia.
• Possibility of sharp increase flexion of the cervical spine.
• Shortly real and effective muscle work.
• Do not work the eccentric contraction if it returns to the starting position quickly.

A slow rhythm involves:
• Longer working muscle.
• Use the route eccentric.
• Avoid negative aspects of the fast pace themselves.
• Possibility of isometric stops.

Using STT (Systematic Touch Training): The concentration or focus of attention is a key subject in the training of the abdominal muscles.

The teaching focus attention (through systematic palpation) is a form of kinesthetic stimulation training not only be possible to assess muscle tension in the abdominal muscles and check bilateral symmetry (in exercises like the crunch, for example), but also help reduce muscle tension in muscles side.
In addition it seems that through the palpation of muscle function is improved due to the possible stimulation of sensorimotor reflexes, the possible change in motor unit recruitment and the possible improvements in intramuscular coordination between agonists, antagonists and synergists. In short, this is exciting the central nervous system to facilitate and develop stronger contraction level neural connections).

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LOWER-UPPER ZONE OF THE ABDOMEN

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

ABDOMINAL EXERCISES AND DIFFERENCES BETWEEN LOWER-UPPER ZONE OF THE ABDOMEN

Traditionally, classifications was common abdominal exercises in terms of their influence on the upper abdominal or lower rectum. In this regard, studies show that:

The rectus abdominis is the most superficial muscle of the abdomen and is characterized by polygastric (3-4 muscle bellies), supplied independently, although for reasons of learning contract in unison. For that reason we can not talk of lower and upper abs: differentiation should focus on the body part to be mobilized (trunk and abdominal abdominal mobilizing mobilizing pelvis or both).
• The rectus abdominis is a functional group when contracting bilaterally similar values are observed electrical activity.
• Usually the hip flexors (psoas) are stronger and resistant than the rectus abdominis. That is, even with stabilization functions or accessory agonist (static-fix) the abdominal muscles come before to the fatigue that the hip flexors.

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Abdominal Muscle Training

Friday, August 20th, 2010

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Comprehensive Proposal for Abdominal Muscle Training

Clearly the positive progress in the work proposed external musculature (rectus abdominis).
He does not have an impact on health programs in the psoas priority work (sit-ups in full) may be appropriate, as well as the respect of not working the abdominal muscles in total extent, by their need to tone (phasic character) and avoid joint actions, as this would make a hyper extension of trunk (eccentric phase of the sit-up) which would yield an increase in pressure at the lumbar level.
But if you carefully observe and analyze the grounds on the concept of “units” need for balance and synergy in lumbar stability mechanisms could develop a methodology for prescription of abdominal exercises, to ensure the proper functioning of the unit internal stabilizing mechanisms, as opposed to the current trend of priority work on the external drive (especially the rectus abdominis).

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Reasons for training the abdominal muscles

Monday, August 16th, 2010

Reasons for training the abdominal muscles

The abdominal muscles contributes to a decisive extent on our body balance, health and protection of our spine.
Mainly, it seems proven the existence of some mechanism of protection when contracting the abdominal muscles, as leads to increased intra-abdominal pressure, which in turn depletes the comprehensive strength of the column.

Importance of Effective Abdominal Muscle
• Absorption impacts produced by jumps, rebounds, plyometrics, etc.
• Compensation effects of traction of the psoas and lumbar muscles.
• Stabilization of the body so that the arms and legs can make any movement having as support the muscles.
• Provides internal pressure (intra-abdominal) that keeps the spine STABLE, reducing stress on the lower back, producing a pressure relief action on lumbar intervertebral discs and stabilizing the spine.
• Collaborates in ventilation (tidal) in the practice of physical activity.
• Maintenance of viscera in position.
• Conservation of static attitude and during movement (stabilization of the pelvis).
• Reduction of pelvic anteversion.

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The Abdominal Crunch and Curl

Friday, August 13th, 2010

The Abdominal Crunch and Curl

As a result of “problems” posed by the classic sit-ups exercise, we chose to modify them, on the basis that in a hip and trunk flexion abdominal muscle agonist acts as principal in the first 45 ° of flexion and in an elevation of legs that role occurs in the second 45 ° elevation.
The modifications consisted in reduced range of motion, appearing and trunk partial constrictions (curl-up) and legs extended declines from 90 ° to 45 °, which eliminated the tour during which the action of flexors hip was predominant.
The crunch seems that not only has been most appropriate and effective for the abdominal muscles but also safe for the dorso-lumbar spine by minimizing the compressive forces and shear stress.
The abdominal crunch exercise may be most recommended for inclusion in health programs and reducing the negative effects on the lumbar spine when compared with the sit-up exercise.
The curved in an unstable, such as giant rubber balls, increase abdominal activation, possibly by the need to stabilize the spine to the small imbalances that cause the movement in that area. This increased activation is especially remarkable in the external oblique.

A very beneficial exercise (even with a view to implementation in the activation phase, preparation before the meeting) is the \ \ \ “cat-camel \ \ \” or \ \ \ “cat \ \ \”, for your safety , minimum stress and pressure on the spine and positive effects on intervertebral mobility.
From the position of sextupedia, alternates a kyphotic position (lumbar flexion, thoracic and cervical) and a correction position it (extension lumbar, thoracic, and cervical), accompanied by pelvic anteversion. The distance between the hands and knees support should not be less than the length between the greater trochanter and shoulder joint.
We must emphasize that this is a mobility exercise, and therefore should not be pressed in the range of flexion and extension end and to consider that people who suffer from sciatica will see their symptoms exacerbated pain in flexion.

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formula for achieving a strong stomach

Monday, August 9th, 2010

When it comes to our body, we all have a place or more that we’re a bit dissatisfied. Whenever people say things like “I hate my thighs” or “my butt is too big.” Of course some of these things are said in jest, but there is still discontent hidden there.

Despite everything, however, the only thing that has become almost an obsession today is the way our abs are watched. It seems that everyone is looking for something that eluded him a “laundry stomach, but like the search for Ponce de Leon for the fountain of youth, it seems impossible to find.

While there is no “magic” formula for achieving a strong stomach, flat and toned, something that if you do regularly, will give you the results you want. To achieve these results, the abdominals must do every day but keep in mind that exercise for the stomach itself does not burn fat from your abdomen.

Keep the calories under control, along with facts abdominal exercises every day will be the appropriate way for you to see the flat stomach, sexy and you want to dial. are easy to make, and if done correctly, are very effective for toning the abdominals. Here is step by step the proper way to take advantage of the sit-ups.

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Horizontal Lateral decubitus

Friday, August 6th, 2010

Horizontal Lateral decubitus

The horizontal lateral oblique muscle stimulates and quadratus, which activates primarily to provide stability to the spine, creating a very low myoelectric activity in the flexor psoas and other hip joint.
This exercise generates modest compressive loads and low shear stress on the lumbar spine. The horizontal lateral lumbar generates less compression than the crunch with rotation.
In those with lower abdominal muscle endurance, it may be advisable to carry out the exercise to support the knees to decrease the resistance moment.

Extended-Leg Lift Descent

The design and prescription of this exercise has been subject to many myths and misconceptions, starting from which it ranks as the most appropriate exercise to involve the sub-umbilical portion of the rectus abdominis.
It highlights the incorporation and elevation of legs, while generating a high myoelectric activation in the abdominal muscles, causing high levels of spinal compression, promoting a process of spinal deterioration.
In another clear example of the lack of awareness on the structure and functioning of the abdominal muscles, it was suggested an exercise to work the lower abdominal. The exercise was to decrease legs extended (we all remember the feeling of “traction” and increased lumbar lordosis we experienced in that year), where the rectus abdominis contracted isometrically in order to fix the pelvis and avoid the pull of the psoas ilium. (more…)

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Slowly return to starting position keeping your abs tight.

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Slowly return to starting position keeping your abs tight.

That’s all there is to do. Abdominal flexion movement is not very great because they work the abs only. The full abdominal (sit-ups) do not work better than sit-ups (crunches) because once you are past the position of greater effort, the abdominals are fully contracted and the effort to get out are doing their hip muscles, not your abs.

Make a hundred of these a day is the key here. If you make two or three sets of 15-20 repetitions of these to a slow and deliberate pace following the technique in good shape is preferred for maximum benefit and minimum risk of injury.

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Exercises to tighten the tail

Friday, July 30th, 2010

Exercises to tighten the tail undoubtedly serve to overcome the effects of the law of gravity at all costs the woman has decided to face and has earned its position by placing a vengeance for how much exercise their power and can harden its tail.

One of the most popular exercises for the female population are doing squats  stops need to start with your feet apart and arms to the sides with the tail inward contracting the buttocks. After doing one will have to squat down as low as possible without the knees are forward of the toes extending the arms, remaining in this position two minutes to return to the starting position and repeat twenty times. (more…)

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