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Keisha Sasser
The most well-known abdominal muscle is the rectus abdominis. It is the muscle that extends vertically between the pubis and the fifth, sixth, and seventh ribs. The rectus abdominis muscle, also known as the "six pack, is an important postural muscle. It is responsible for flexing the lumbar spine, as when doing a "crunch". It's important to remember that, while trying to gain a “six pack” a healthy diet and a complete core regimen is crucial for optimal results. Exercise alone is great for expending calories, but without proper eating of nutritious and healthy food, it's going to be a long, slow road to getting a six-pack. For your abdominal muscles to show, you have to shed the fat that lies on top of the muscle. Experts agree that the combination of a healthy nutritious diet, along with cardiovascular exercise, is needed to train your abdominal muscles. To get defined abs, it's going to take work, discipline, and commitment (bottom line). A toned lean midsection takes a combination of good nutrition, cardiovascular conditioning, and abdominal training. Those who see the best results combine all three of these concepts. Ok, so what are you waiting for? These couple of exercises below will get you on your way to a toned midsection. You can do these exercises in the comfort of your home, and all you need is a willing spirit. Don’t let these abdominal exercises be done in vain. A balanced nutritional diet plays an important part in seeing the results of a “six-pack”, so eat right, get fit, and offer no excuses. One of the most effective abdominal exercises start with the bicycle, which is the best move for targeting the rectus abdominis (i.e., the 'six pack') and the obliques (the waist).