For certain exercises "tightening the abs" is necessary. Does this mean sucking in? Or pushing my stomach out? Or flexing the abs?
What does "tightening the abs" during exercises do?
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10-10-2010, 08:42 PM #1Registered User
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What does "Tightening the Abs mean"
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10-10-2010, 08:44 PM #2Semper Fidelis
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It means tense them.
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10-10-2010, 09:48 PM #3Registered User
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Flex
let someone ram their fist into your stomach lol"Difficult..but not impossible"
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10-10-2010, 11:29 PM #4Registered User
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It basically means "engage your core". Another overused term in the fitness industry. As you become more experienced in your training, it becomes natural.Originally Posted by brandon96dline
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