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Abdominal muscles come in four flavours- Abdominus rectus, abdominus obliques (two sets) and transverse abdominals. Running affects those muscles ( in the order given, most to least ), but can't really be said to "target" them. Pretty much the entire body is worked while running, so it is a great exercise, but if you are only interested in the abdominals, for some reason, there are more intense ways to concentrate on that area.like bending,and curls
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Do cable crunches effectively target and strengthen the lower abs?
Yes, cable crunches are an effective exercise for targeting and strengthening the lower abs.
What is a great lower abs workout?
The ab lounge is a great machine that works your lower abs. It targets the lower area to tone muscle and eliminate fat quickly and easily. There are also specially designed crunches that can target abs.
What DVD is good for exercising lower abs?
There are many dvds that are good for exercsing your lower abs. Checking out your local target or walmart exercise sections will provide many great dvds.
How can I effectively perform bench knee raises to target my lower abs and improve my core strength?
To effectively perform bench knee raises for lower abs and core strength, lie on a bench with your legs hanging off the edge. Keep your upper body stable and lift your knees towards your chest, engaging your lower abs. Lower your legs back down slowly and repeat. Focus on controlled movements and proper form to target the lower abs and improve core strength.
Does running target the abs?
Not to any extent, the best exercises to target the Abdominal Wall Muscles, involve bending, ie Sit-ups etc.
How can I effectively target and strengthen my lower abs before and after my regular workout routine?
To effectively target and strengthen your lower abs before and after your regular workout routine, you can incorporate exercises such as leg raises, reverse crunches, and planks into your routine. These exercises specifically target the lower abdominal muscles and can help to strengthen and tone them. It's important to perform these exercises with proper form and control to maximize their effectiveness. Additionally, incorporating a balanced diet and overall core strengthening exercises into your routine can also help to improve the strength and appearance of your lower abs.
Does working out your abs lower your chest?
No,it does not lower chest when you work out your abs....
How do you get flat lower abs if you already have flatish upper abs?
Continue reducing your body fat and doing abdominal exercises. There's no distinction between exercises for the upper and lower abs- a crunch or any other abdominal exercise works your entire set of abdominals. It's just the case that people have more body fat around their waist, and as a result, definition of lower abs is more difficult. There are no exercises which specifically target either the upper or lower abdominals- when you do an abdominal exercise, every abdominal is worked equally.
What is the best exercise to get rid of belly fat?
Crunches are the best way to help rid belly fat. Not only should you do traditional crunches, but you should also target your lower abs and oblique's, which can be achieved through side crunches and bicycles. http://hubpages.com/hub/Stomach_Exercises_to_Eliminate_Belly_Fat
Had to pull abs fuse from my 1999 dodge durango due to the abs pump running constantly- why is it running even with keys out of truck?
A bad abs relay would cause this.
How do you get lower abs?
p90x
Does the ABS breaking controller continue to be powered when the vehicle is not running?
The ignition switch has to be on for the ABS to operate.
