Rectus Abdominis:
Abdominals Anatomy & Exercises
The rectus abdominis is comprised of vertical muscles running on the anterior wall of the abdomen. These muscles extend inferiorly from the symphysis pubis to the lower coastal cartilages and xiphoid process superiorly.
The linea alba, the midline connective tissue separates the two parallel muscles of this muscle.
On this page, you can find all information you'd want about the abdominals. Learn its anatomy, view pictures and discover the best exercises for training it.
Use the table of contents (TOC) on the right to easily navigate through this guide.
Other Names
- Abdominals
- Abs
- Six pack
- The Situation
- Waist
- Washboard
Rectus Abdominis
Anatomy
Origin
- Symphysis pubis
Insertion
- Xiphoid Process
- 5th, 6th & 7th Lower coastal cartilages
Function
- Flexion of the lumbar spine
- Intra-abdominal pressure
- Posture
- Respiration
Ab Exercises
- Abs Wheel
- Bicycles
- Captain’s Chair
- Crunches on Swiss Ball
- Gorilla Chin Crunch
- Leg Pull-In
- Prone Plank
- Reverse Crunches
- Sit Ups
- Vertical Leg Crunches
Related Muscles
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