Lack of core strength can lead to low back pain. Lower back exercises are designed to strengthen the muscles of your lower back. Doing exercises with an exercise ball can also work your ab muscles, contributing to a stronger all-around core....
The entire abdominal area is part of your body's core--the lower and upper abs form the rectus abdominis and the obliques are on your sides. Exercises with an exercise ball can be done to specifically target your lower abs or they can target...
Your back is strengthened with both back exercises and abdominal exercises. Combine a dumbbell row with a back extension to strengthen your back. Combine a chest press with a crunch to tone your abdomen. Together, these exercises will strengthen...
The obliques are part of the abdominal musculature and they are on the sides of the body, right below the ribs. If you are trying to strengthen the lower part of your obliques, you can do so by performing several specific exercises. Keep in mind...
Lower-body exercises can work the front, back and sides of your thighs. The front muscles of your thighs are called your quadriceps; the back muscle are the hamstrings; the inner thighs are the adductors; and the outer thighs are the abductors....
That small deposit of fat found directly under your belly button can be stubborn. Even when the rest of your abs are in shape, your lower abs may not be where you want them. If you've had children or experienced weight gain in the past, you know...
There are three biceps muscles in your arm — the biceps brachii, brachialis and brachioradialis. The main part of your brachialis lies within the lower half of your arm, underneath your biceps brachii. Exercises which focus on this lower...
Whether you want to strengthen your grip for an arm wrestling competition, bodybuilding purposes or simply to open jars of spaghetti, forearm exercises are essential for improving your grip strength and stabilizing your wrists. Although often...
You cannot contract your lower abs without also contracting your upper abs. Both sections of your abs are part of one muscle, the rectus abdominus. You can, however, cause more shortening in the lower region than in the upper region of this muscle...
Overall, core development is an essential aspect of fitness, and the Superman exercise assists with this development. This exercise is designed specifically for the lower back and helps to strengthen those muscles. The Superman also provides a way...
If you experience persistent lower back stiffness or pain, see your doctor. You could have an underlying medical condition that requires treatment. If you are recovering from an injury, a physical therapist can help you put together a stretching...
The lower back is home to the erector spinae muscle group. Exercising this muscle group helps prevent back strain and injury, according to the Sports Injury Clinic website. Certain weight-bearing exercises help tone and strengthen the erector...
Whether you're recovering from back surgery or a back injury, or whether you're just looking to relieve minor back pain, a targeted exercise program two to three times per week will help stretch and strengthen the muscles and joints in your lower...
Your lower body is made of several large muscles including your glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps, adductors and triceps surae. In order to build the muscles of your lower body, you must engage in regular strength-training exercises. The American...
The lower abs are generally considered a tough area to target. In actuality, it's not that the location is hard to hit, it's that fat just seems to get stored here. This is usually the result of poor eating habits in conjunction with inactivity....
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, almost everyone will experience some sort of back pain over the course of their lives. Incorporating simple back exercises into your routine can help you prevent and even treat mild back...
Squats, lunges and calf raises are a good combination of exercises to target your lower body. A few weeks of these exercises can make your muscles stronger but leave you bored and unmotivated. Try a variation of lower body exercises to spice up...
Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, is notoriously known to the general public as "bad" cholesterol. LDL earned this reputation because of its tendency to accumulate along the inner walls of arteries, thereby increasing the risk of blocking the blood...
If you have been told that your cholesterol level is too high, then you will need to take steps to help lower your levels. Too much cholesterol in the bloodstream can clog your arteries and increase your risk for heart disease, heart attack and...
The primary muscles in your lower back include the erector spinae muscle group and deep spinal muscles, which extend and hyperextend your spine and help rotate your torso to the left and right. Performing exercises that stretch and strengthen...
The lower abs are part of the rectus abdominis. This is the main abdominal muscle. It's what you see when someone sports six-pack abs. The rectus abdominis is responsible for flexion of the spine, pulling your rib cage toward your pelvic bone, as...
Lower back injuries can put you out of action or cause serious pain in several parts of the body. Exercises that isolate the lower back can build core muscle strength in the region, helping you to avoid common back injuries. Though it's difficult...
The lower abdominals comprise the transverse abdominis, which runs laterally across your waistline; the rectus abdominis; and the lower portion of the rectus abdominis, which runs vertically from sternum to pubic bone. According to the textbook...
A weak lower back can result in injury and pain; therefore, strengthening exercises that target this area of the body are an important component of any fitness program. There are several ways to strengthen the lower back, but the exercise ball is...
Muscles that layer the inner and outer thighs, giving your legs shape from a frontal or posterior view, include the adductor longus, magnus and brevis. These muscles are responsible for pulling the leg towards and/or away from the medial (central)...
An exercise ball is an oversize plastic ball that can be used to tone your entire body. While most associate the exercise ball with enhancing core muscles, you can use the ball to strengthen your legs as well. Before you begin, make sure the ball...
When it comes to ab training, knowing a little bit about the anatomy can come in handy. The rectus abdominis is the major muscle in the abdominal area, and it runs from the pelvis up to the sternum. During ab exercise, this whole area gets worked...
Strains and sprains are the two most common sources of pain in the low back. Although a relatively strong structure, the back is especially susceptible to injury due to the fact that it supports most of your body's weight while you are standing...
The lower abdominal muscles contract to pull your hips up and compress to maintain various body positions. Many exercise workouts incorporate ab exercises to strengthen the muscle groups. Exercise balls, or stability balls, are inflated plastic...
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