When most people think about lifting weights, they think about their biceps, triceps, shoulders, and lats or their legs, quads, hamstrings, glutes. They think about what to do with the body parts that move or that push against the ground—but neglect to think about the abdominal muscles that brace, resist movement and allow you to even lift the weight in the first place. Abdominal bracing isn’t flashy or sexy, but it’s the most important part of lifting weights and moving your body through time and space. The best way to train your abdominal muscles are not sit ups, crunches, or leg lifts— it’s bracing, intra-abdominal bracing, or abdominal bracing. Read More |