Ab Stretches

Safe Ways to Stretch Ab Muscles

As part of the core muscles, the abdominal muscles — better known as abs — play a central role in maintaining good posture and balance, and in helping to perform a variety of everyday activities, such as walking. Stretching these muscles is an effective way to tone and strengthen them, and can be done using several safe stretching exercises, including abdominal, overhead, standing lateral and torso rotation stretches.

All About Ab Stretches

Everlast Pilates 4-Way Ab Stretch Exercises

The Everlast Pilates 4-Way Ab Stretch is a strength-training system formally marketed to women, though no longer sold by Everlast. However, you can get the same product from Bally Total Fitness or order the Everlast product fro...

The Best Ab Stretches

Stretching your abdominal muscles in different directions prevents the hunching forward posture and low back pain. It also helps you generate better force and improve athletic performance because your abdominal muscles need to ...

Pilates 4-Way Ab Stretch Exercises

The Pilates 4-Way Ab Stretch from Everlast and Bally Total Fitness is a four-part exercise band. Exercise bands are popular resistance-training aides used similarly to dumbbells. The Pilates 4-Way Ab Stretch is like two crossin...

Pilates 4-Way Ab Stretch Fitness Guide

The Pilates 4-Way Ab Stretch is a unique piece of exercise equipment that fits under the umbrella of resistance bands, but is different in construction and usage than your typical band or cable. The Pilates 4-Way Ab Stretch is ...

How to Use the AB Lounger XL

The manual includes diagrams and instructions for stretches, most of which are for muscles not used by the Ab Lounge XL.

3 Ways to Stretch Upper Abs

The fish is one of the easiest yoga poses for the upper abs and also works to stretch the front of the neck and the chest. Sit on your mat with your feet extended in front of your and your legs together. Place your hands palm ...

3 Ways to Stretch Lower Abs

The yoga dancer's pose stretches the abs and helps you gain balance and physical grace. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and place your weight onto your left leg. Bend your right knee, holding your inside ankle with your r...