While most people are familiar with their rectus abdominis — also known as the “six pack” abs — many forget about or are unaware of a deeper abdominal muscle called the transversus abdominis.

Anatomy Of The Upper Abs Rectus Abdominis. ... These muscles wrap around the waist like a corset to support and protect the spine. Best Upper Abs Workout. Time: 20–25 minutes ...

First, a quick anatomy lesson. The transverse abdominis is one of the four major abdominal muscles, says Alyssa Parten, PhD(c), MS, CSCS, a NSCA-certified personal trainer, strength and ...

The rectus abdominis muscle fibers run vertically while the obliques, as their name suggest, have a diagonal inclination. Meanwhile, the transverse abdominis wraps horizontally around you like ...

Your abdominal muscles are made up of your external obliques, internal obliques, transversus abdominis, and rectus abdominis. These muscles form a wall protecting your internal organs and help ...