ABDOMINALS:

Many people are surprised to learn that the number one cause of low back pain is weak stomach muscles. An underdeveloped stomach leads to a soft or flabby look. Despite the claims of the endless torso gizmos and battery operated stomach zappers, the most effective exercises for the abs are the cable crunch, kneeling cable crunch, reclined leg lift, and oblique raises with G-Werx. The hold down pads on G-Werx will also secure your feet for effective standard crunches and sit-ups on our padded bench. The crunching motion in stomach exercises actually shortens and tightens the 'six-pack' muscles to make them more defined. Exhaling the air in your lungs briefly at the crunch or contraction point in G-Werx ab exercises significantly improves ab muscle definition. In fact, exhaling the air in your lungs during each cable crunch and other stomach exercises, is the true method body builders use to get REAL six-pack abs.

Your stomach muscles consist of three main muscle groups. The Rectus Abdominis are vertically attached and provide the 'six pack' or washboard look. The Obliques are muscles that run along your side between the ribs and waist, which help you twist and bend sideways. The Transverse Abdominals are a deep layer of muscles that support the internal organs. Stomach muscles are 'high density' and can be trained more frequently than muscles such as the biceps. Ab muscles are pushed to the limit in gymnastics, which requires extreme torsal flexibility, maneuverability and abdominal strength. You should regularly alternate ab exercises and breathe out during every repetition. Exercise your abs a few minutes every time you workout for maximum results.