Abdominal Muscles - How to Exercise Your Abs

Abdominal Muscles - The External Obliques

The External Oblique Muscles

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The external obliques originate at the fifth to twelfth ribs and insert into the iliac crest, the inguinal ligament, and the linea alba of the rectus abdominis.

The external oblique muscles allows flexion of the spine, rotation of the torso, sideways bending and compression of the abdomen.

Index: Abdominal Muscles - How to Exercise Your Abs

1. Abdominal Muscles - Where They Are and How They Work
2. Abdominal Muscles - The Rectus Abdominis
3. Abdominal Muscles - The External Obliques
4. Abdominal Muscles - The Internal Obliques
5. Abdominal Muscles - The Transversus Abdominis
6. The Hip Flexors
7. Design an Effective Abdominal Exercise Routine
8. Great Ab Exercises To Try