If you want to have strong abs, you need to exercise all of your core muscles. While most people are familiar with their rectus abdominis — also known as the “six pack” abs — many forget about or are ...

The transverse abdominis—a deep core muscle that wraps around your middle—is one of the most important muscles for core strength and stability. And it’s especially important for cyclists to pay ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways The transversus abdominis muscle helps support your spine and ...

Engaging your transverse abdominis strengthens the core, flattens the belly, and enhances stability, reducing back pain and injury risk. Simple, at-home exercises like bird dogs and planks can help ...

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 ...