How to Get the Perfect Abs

Whether you just starting exercising or you’ve been doing it for years – everyone wants to learn how to get the perfect abs.  Defined abs or abdominal muscles for both men and women are looked at as sexy, healthy and youthful.  So, is it possible for you the average joe to achieve the abs of your dreams?

You may be surprised to learn that you can train less and see better results by learning a bit about your body and getting the proper training knowledge.

The Anatomy of the Abdominal Muscles

It’s important to understand the anatomy of the rectus abdominis (abdominal muscles or abs for short).  They run down the front of the torso, from the center of the ribcage to the pubic bone.  It’s a common myth that the abs are made up of several different muscles (such as upper and lower abs).

In reality, the abdominal muscle is one large muscle that gives the appearance of having several small muscles.  This is due to “tendinous inscriptions” in the body.  These inscriptions run across the muscle and down the center, giving it that “6-pack”, or even 8-pack, appearance.

“If the abs are one muscle,” you may be wondering, “then why do certain exercises seem to target different areas?”  Actually, all abdominal exercises target the entire muscle, but during some exercises, you just happen to feel it in one region of the muscle a little more than the others.

Working out the Core

The abs are grouped with a few other muscles that are collectively referred to as the “core,” which also includes your obliques (which run diagonally across your middle), transverse abdominis (a long muscle that runs horizonally beneath the rectus abdominis), and lower back (erector spinae muscles along the spine).

Some experts also consider the hips to be part of the core.  Many people focus on training the abs but forget about these other muscles, which are also important.

A good rule of thumb is that every time you train your abs, you should also target the obliques and lower back as well.

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