Pilates works all of the abdominal muscles for serious reasons: Strong abs support the spine, help prevent back pain, assist in breathing, support the internal organs, and are essential for healthy, efficient, graceful movement. The very cool thing that goes along with working your abdominal muscles in ways that produce those desired effects is that you also get nice looking flat abs as a boost.
Whatever your motivation, this week I have a really great abdominal series for you. It includes single leg stretch and criss cross, the two ab exercises competing for your vote in the Readers' Choice Awards to win the best ab exercise award. It also includes the hundred and the roll up, two of Pilates most infamous exercises, along with a couple of other great ab exercises. Do the Flat Abs Series
Related Reading:
Meet the Abdominal Muscles
How to Pull in Your Abs
Trouble Getting Flat Abs
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photo (c)2007, Marguerite Ogle
