Michelle Monaghan, who plays Jaclyn on the hit HBO show, has shown off her strong core in workout scenes, as well as shots by ...

It's easy to focus your ab workouts on the muscles you can spot in the mirror. But just as important for core strength and overall function are the muscles we can't see in our own reflection.

The reverse crunch is a simple core exercise that targets those hard-to-hit lower abs — without straining your neck and back.

That's why we chatted with Rachel MacPherson, CPT, a certified personal trainer and strength and conditioning specialist, who ...

Russian Twists engage the obliques and rotational core muscles, vital for spine health and athletic movement. Crunches train ...

How to: Good for: rectus abdominis, transverse abs Why it rocks: Not only does this exercise fire up two sections of your abs, but it works your glutes, too, which will help with your overall ...

Whether a midline or transverse incision is used in abdominal surgery depends mainly on the disease, anatomy and potential effects on wound healing, pain and postoperative complications.

“To add a focus on the lower abs, reverse crunches are great, with added support under the glutes, as it activates the transverse abdominis — lower part of the abs that are much deeper inside ...

"Whether this incision is transverse or midline depends mainly ... allowing the surgeon the free choice of incision technique. Abdominal distension refers to the swelling of the abdomen.