Abs is short for what?
AnswerAbdominals
Abs means abdominal muscles.
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7 fact-checked facts about core muscles, abs and core fitness, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Which muscles run along the sides of the waist?
AnswerObliques
The internal and external obliques sit on the sides.
Going deeper
Which is the deepest abdominal muscle?
AnswerTransverse abdominis
The transverse abdominis wraps around like a corset.
Who developed the Pilates method?
AnswerJoseph Pilates
Joseph Pilates created the method in the early 20th century.
What is the diaphragm's main job?
AnswerBreathing
The diaphragm contracts to draw air into the lungs.
Expert level
What does linea alba mean in Latin?
AnswerWhite line
Alba means white; linea means line.
Where are the internal obliques located?
AnswerBeneath the external obliques
The internal obliques lie deep to the external obliques.
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