Meet Your Abs, the Abdominal Muscles

Transversus Abdominis

Abs - Transversus Abdominis

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The transversus abdominus is made of a wide band of fibers that wrap horizontally around the middle of the body. It forms a supportive girdle for the trunk, making it an essential muscle of core stabilization. Pulling in the transversus abdominus results in a reduction of diameter of the abdomen. In other words, it gives you a waist.

In Pilates we take advantage of the abdominal compression and spinal flexion that the transversus abdominis provides.
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