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Posts Tagged ‘abdominals’

What You Need to Know for Strong External Oblique Muscles (and Back Pain Relief)

By Sarah Stockett
a drawing of the external oblique muscles

If you have ever had low back pain, a potbelly, or difficulty bending to the side or twisting; you need to learn about the external oblique muscles.

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Build a Strong Core and Relieve Back Pain with This Quick (and Free) Workout Video

By Sarah Stockett
practice cobra pose to build a strong core

If you’ve got back pain, you’ve probably heard you should build a strong core. That might seem easier said than done, but this free workout video can help.

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What You Need to Know to Build a Strong Rectus Abdominis Muscle and Powerful Core

By Sarah Stockett
a drawing of the rectus abdominis muscle

The rectus abdominis muscle is best known as the 6-pack abs muscle, but it’s not just lovely to look at. This muscle is one of your body’s hardest workers.

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Everything You Need to Know for Stronger Abdominal Muscles

By Sarah Stockett
everything you need to know for stronger abdominal muscles

Having strong abdominal muscles is key to your everyday happiness. Whether you realize it or not, your abdominals are the power behind every move you make.

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What Is Maya Abdominal Massage?

By Sarah Stockett
The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy

Maya Abdominal Massage is an ancient way to relieve intestinal, abdominal, and reproductive issues. Here’s more about this therapy.

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Pilates Obliques Roll Back–Another Fantastic Pilates Ab Exercise

By Sarah Stockett
obliques roll back

Obliques roll back is a multi-tasker’s dream. In one exercise, you have lumbar and low-thoracic spinal articulation coupled with spinal rotation.

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Crow Pose: The Coolest Arm Balance

By Sarah Stockett
Bakasana, Crow pose

Before I started learning yoga, I fell in love with Crow pose, known as Bakasana or Kakasana. After much study of the pose, I share my tips for success.

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5 Tips to Get Rid of Low Back Pain

By Sarah Stockett
low back pain

Anyone with low back pain can tell you how miserable it is. In this article, I’ll go explain what causes low back pain and how to get rid of it.

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Warrior 3 (Virabhadrasana 3): Warm Up, Then Challenge Your Core

By Sarah Stockett
Warrior 3

Warm up before practicing Warrior 3 (Virabhadrasana 3). It doesn’t have to be lengthy or challenging, but Warrior 3 uses some small stabilizers in the hip.

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Scissors: A Classic Pilates Core Strengthener

By Sarah Stockett
Scissors, Pilates

Scissors is one of the original Pilates exercises. The abdominals engage to lift the upper body and keep it lifted while the legs move.

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