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decypheredbeats · 09-17-2003, 03:55 PM

there are 4 main areas of concern for strong abs
1 obliques
2 upper abs
3 lower abs
4 inner abs (TVA- transversus abdominus, this is an often neglected muscle, but think of it as a natural wieght belt, it is used mainly when doin torso flexions such as deadlifts and sqauts)

all 4 should be targeted equal, as for a martial artist or competive powerlifter or any athlete, as they are one of the bodies most important muscle groups. I will elaborate if any one is interested....

09-17-2003, 03:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
decypheredbeats Novice Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: troy NY Posts: 79 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	there are 4 main areas of concern for strong abs 1 obliques 2 upper abs 3 lower abs 4 inner abs (TVA- transversus abdominus, this is an often neglected muscle, but think of it as a natural wieght belt, it is used mainly when doin torso flexions such as deadlifts and sqauts) all 4 should be targeted equal, as for a martial artist or competive powerlifter or any athlete, as they are one of the bodies most important muscle groups. I will elaborate if any one is interested.... __________________ the well fed hawk hides his claws... the who keeps getting back up can never be defeated, you're only defeated when you stay down.